Systems Engineer (Evergreen)

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition

This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

Odyssey is seeking experienced Acquisition Program Systems Engineers at various levels to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) at Eglin AFB, FL .

Our Engineers support the government with designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining complex weapon systems and associated technologies across the full acquisition lifecycle. This includes systems engineering, mechanical design and analysis, and software development activities to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)

Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification

Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities

Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports

Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities

Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance

Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements

Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning

Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education and experience:

Journeyman (level 2): Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience

Senior (level 3): Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience

Principal (level 4): Master of Science degree in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area. Published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area; OR PhD in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience

Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments

Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities

Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar) and modeling tools (SysML or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Current Top Secret clearance

Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program

Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)

Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and modeling tools (e.g., SysML)

Risk management and technical problem-solving

Configuration management and technical documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 10–20% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite This is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

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