Odyssey Systems

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship is mandatory
  • Top Secret clearance required
  • Master's or Doctorate in a related field with 10 years of experience (5 in DoD) or Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience (5 in DoD)
  • Expertise in systems engineering and integration of complex weapon systems
  • Knowledge of airworthiness and safety evaluations per MIL-HDBK-516 and MIL-STD-882

Responsibilities

  • Apply DODD 5000-series guidance to SOF acquisition engineering activities
  • Support analysis of system requirements into design criteria and specifications
  • Conduct technical planning, integration analyses, and trade studies for weapon systems
  • Assist in formulating system performance requirements and integration objectives
  • Review engineering proposals to optimize cost, schedule, and performance
  • Conduct engineering evaluations supporting airworthiness and safety standards
  • Provide leadership in developing systems within large-scale distributed environments

Benefits

  • Onsite work location at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 20% travel involved for the position
  • Opportunity to support advanced UAS programs
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders
  • Participation in a vital national defense engineering project
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorSystems Integration Engineer, 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.
  • Conduct engineering evaluations supporting airworthiness (MIL-HDBK-516), safety (MIL-STD-882), and Operational Safety, Suitability & Effectiveness (OSS&E).
  • 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 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.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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