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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 Systems Engineers at various levels to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH . AFLCMC/WI is responsible for equipping warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

This role provides systems engineering support for DoD weapon systems, ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and resilient. The position works closely with program teams, senior leaders, and cybersecurity authorities to support system protection, risk management, and authorization activities.

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’s degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of related experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD; OR, 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Senior (level 3): Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience in the, 5 years of which must be in the DoD; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD

Principal (level 4): Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of related experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of related experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD; OR, 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or equivalent engineering environments

Experience supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, verification, validation)

Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments

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: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: Estimated 10%, as required by program needs

Work Environment: Onsite/Hybrid/Remote

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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