Odyssey Systems

Senior Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must have active Secret Clearance with eligibility for Top-Secret
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience, 5 years in DoD or 15 years directly related experience with 8 in DoD
  • Strong technical skills in DoD acquisition, Modeling & Simulation, and systems engineering documentation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Agile tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to enhance systems engineering processes and manage technical baselines.
  • Evaluate designs and test results to ensure compliance with program specifications.
  • Prepare technical documentation for planning and implement corrective actions applying engineering economy principles.
  • Perform validations and evaluate major engineering system results for system developments.
  • Provide engineering support and training across the acquisition and sustainment phases of projects.
  • Engage in risk management supporting the Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM).
  • Conduct formal trade studies analyzing engineering effectiveness and cost-performance balance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements where feasible.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF)  has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.  This position supports the AWACS (E3) and Wedgetail (E7), and the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW).  The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.  

 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB. This position will specifically support the E7 program office, This position requires support in the arena of Joint Simulation and Modeling and Simulation.  The E7 Wedgetail is a new aircraft, and the Program Office needs to define the requirements and establish an environment capable of computer-based modeling focusing on the acquisition documentation required for a new major acquisition program entering the major milestone decision process. The focus currently will be defining the requirements for the E-7 OFT and VMT, providing COAs for Level D certification including the tasks required to achieve level D and type of data required, certification of models used in the SIL for verification testing, and installation of the GSDL.

 

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, enhance systems engineering processes, manage and sustain technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance aligns with approved specifications.
  • Review and evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance compliance with program specifications.
  • Prepare technical documentation defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics, management reports, and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions, applying engineering economy principles.
  • Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze/evaluate major engineering system results.
  • Provide engineering, technical support, and training for programs/initiatives, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight.
  • Support risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes.
  • Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-performance balance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
  • Offer technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, procedural guidance, and documentation, supporting engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
  • Analyze proposals to compare and quantify technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and components.

Concepts and Requirements Analysis:

  • Review and analyze key documents, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs).
  • Conduct assessments of military utility, operational concepts (CONOPs), technology development strategies, functional configuration audits (FCAs), physical configuration audits (PCAs), and technology standards profiles.
  • Analyze system concepts and user requirements entered into system requirements baselines (functional, allocated, and product).

Engineering Process Support:

  • Assist in material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations support.
  • Provide support for engineering technical processes, including version/configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis.
  • Perform risk, configuration, technical data, and interface management, as well as technical planning and assessments.

Technical Reviews and Documentation:

  • Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessments) and develop associated documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan).
  • Develop systems engineering documentation, ensuring understanding of systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes.

 

 

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an active Secret Clearance and must be elligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR 

    • 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD 

Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance

  • Technical Skills
    • Systems Engineering supporting DoD acquisition programs
    • Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Joint Simulation environments
    • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
    • Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) and technical documentation
    • System architecture development and documentation
    • Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and DoD/Air Force cybersecurity compliance
    • Requirements development, analysis, and traceability
    • Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Agile collaboration tools
    • Experience supporting Air Force weapon systems or aircraft programs (preferred)
  • Interpersonal Skills
    • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to collaborate effectively across Government, military, and contractor teams
    • Detail-oriented with strong technical documentation skills
    • Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Adaptable to evolving mission requirements and priorities
    • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

 

Location: Located at Hanscom AFB, MA 

 

 

 

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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500 employees
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Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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