Odyssey Systems

Sr GNC Engineer

Odyssey Systems • $120K — $145K *
Ogden, UT 84404In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Current Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems) with 20 years experience, or Master's with 15 years, or PhD with 5 years
  • Degree must be from an ABET accredited program
  • Experience in weapon systems engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical reviews of navigation, guidance, control, and TSPI systems
  • Develop and deliver technical reports and performance analysis for navigation systems
  • Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for NGC/TSPI components
  • Conduct engineering trade studies and evaluations focused on GPS modernization and anti-jam techniques
  • Analyze proposals and programmatic documentation for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness

Benefits

  • Onsite position at Hill AFB, UT
  • Occasional travel to government/contractor sites and test ranges
  • Potential for a 9/80 work schedule
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Acquisition Program Engineer – Navigation, Guidance & Control (NGC / GNC) & Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Munitions Division (AFLCMC/EBH) at Hill AFB, UT.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Lead technical reviews of navigation, guidance, control, and TSPI systems, assessing GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion approaches, and navigation algorithm performance against program specifications.
  • Develop and deliver technical reports, validation criteria, and analysis of navigation system performance, including Monte Carlo, covariance, and realtime/postmission TSPI assessments.
  • Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for NGC/TSPI components, including integration, sustainment, test planning, and risk management aligned with AF SEAM.
  • Conduct engineering trade studies and technical evaluations focused on GPS modernization, antijam techniques, alternate navigation solutions for GPSdenied environments, and TSPI instrumentation.
  • Analyze proposals, requirements, and programmatic documentation/artifacts to ensure technical feasibility, costeffectiveness, and proper allocation of NGC/TSPI requirements throughout the system baseline.
Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Current Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 15years relevant experience; OR PhD in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 5 years of related experience
  • Degree from ABET accredited engineering program
  • Experience in weapon systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Top Secret clearance
  • Hands-on experience with GPS/INS integration, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithm development (real-time and postmission)
  • Strong technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills; experience supporting IPTs
  • Experience with anti-jam techniques, jamming threat assessment, and NAVWAR-related testing
  • Proficiency with Monte Carlo/covariance analysis, M&S of navigation systems, and TSPI instrumentation/systems
  • Familiarity with AF SEAM-aligned risk management and programmatic documentation (ICD/CDD/CPD, AoA, CONOPS)
  • Experience with SAASM/MCode receivers, IMU selection/characterization, and GPS modernization programs
  • Knowledge of GNSS (GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) exploitation considerations
  • Background with RF simulators, range radar/laser tracking systems, and range infrastructure
  • Exposure to aerial target guidance/control and data link engineering (including spectrum management)

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB, UT

Travel: Occasional travel to government/contractor sites and/or test ranges

Location: Onsite at Hill AFB 9/80 work schedule may be available Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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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