Master's or Doctorate in a related field with 10 years of experience (5 in DoD) or Bachelor's with 12 years (5 in DoD)
Top Secret clearance required
Expertise in systems engineering and integration for complex weapon systems
Proficient in airworthiness and safety evaluations per MIL-HDBK-516 and MIL-STD-882
Experience with requirements management tools like DOORS, SysML, or Cameo
Responsibilities
Apply DoDD 5000-series guidance to SOF acquisition engineering activities
Support development and analysis of system requirements and specifications
Conduct technical planning and risk assessments across weapon systems
Review engineering proposals and provide optimization recommendations
Conduct engineering evaluations for airworthiness and safety compliance
Support engineering and design reviews with technical input and documentation
Provide engineering leadership for systems in distributed and virtual environments
Benefits
Onsite work at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
20% travel requirement
Opportunity to work on advanced military technology
Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders
Professional development in a fast-paced program environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorSystems Integration Engineer (MBSE), supporting the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Program AFLCMC/WIS Asymmetric Warfare Division. This program focuses on advancing, sustaining, and modernizing the Air Force's small UAS portfolio to meet evolving operational needs across multiple mission sets.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Apply DoDD 5000-series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to SOF acquisition engineering activities.
Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications.
Conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.
Assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment.
Review engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
Support engineering reviews, design reviews, TIMs, working groups, and program reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting.
Assist with technical planning, system integration, risk analysis, and supportability/effectiveness assessments for SOF systems, including full-mission trainers, operational flight trainers, avionics desktop trainers, course ware, and maintenance training devices.
Provide engineering leadership and technical direction in the development of systems operating within large-scale distributed and virtual environments.
Apply experience in developing systems that utilize networking principles and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, and SSL.
Utilize experience developing on Windows, Sun, Linux, or Unix platforms, including proficiency with C/C++ and Java.
Provide guidance and support for Information Assurance (IA) accreditation and IA control implementation for projects up to and including ACAT I Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems.
Deliver engineering expertise and produce required artifacts to support systems integration, OSS&E, airworthiness certification per MIL-HDBK-516, system safety per MIL-STD-882, and life-cycle systems engineering in accordance with DAFI 63-1201.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Top Secret
Education:
Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
Technical Skills
Systems engineering and integration across complex weapon system architectures
Airworthiness, safety, and OSS&E evaluation in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516 and MIL-STD-882
Requirements development and management using tools like DOORS, SysML, or Cameo and system architecture modeling
Technical analysis, trade studies, and risk assessment supporting DoD 5000-series acquisition processes
Interpersonal Skills
Effective communication and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
Strong collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams and with government stakeholders.
Adaptability and professionalism in fast-paced, evolving program environments.
Proactive problem-solving and the ability to build positive, solutions-focused relationships.
Additional Information
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Travel: 20%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite
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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.
