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About the job

Position Summary Odyssey is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Systems Engineering Directorate in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will help shape and integrate critical capabilities for an Intelligence Community customer, contributing to mission success across systems engineering, information systems, and signals intelligence. You will develop realistic models, design simulation tools, evaluate multi‑satellite constellation scenarios, and conduct statistical and operational analysis to guide system integration and performance improvements. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with customers to refine requirements, assess emerging technologies, and support end‑to‑end system design in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Support the integration of additional capabilities into the operational baseline and other activities in support of the customer office

Research problem areas then design and create realistic models to replicate outcomes in virtual environment

Design and develop tools and environments to run simulations of multiple satellite constellation scenarios evaluating outcomes to identify gaps and recommend improvements

Perform statistical analysis and operational research to determine most effective approach to implement/integrate systems for desired outcomes

Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle

Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures

Function as Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements

Participate in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts

Perform trade studies to assess technology trends and efficiencies

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : TS/SCI with polygraph

Education: BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline

Years of Experience: We are looking for a variety of skill leveles; Must have 3+ years of relevant experience

Ability to use and apply commercial and custom analytical tools to problem solving

Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization

Demonstrated ability to work with customers providing detailed and unbiased feedback, guidance, and recommendations

Good time management skills; ability to support multiple projects; ability to multi-task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive and forward leaning

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

Experience with Commercial/Government acquisition or operations of satellite/ground segment hardware/software or satellite based special communications field set hardware/software

Experience with RF based satellite communications

Basic understanding of space-based RF communications methods, hardware/software

Experience with Digital Signal Processing and processing segment hardware/software systems and waveform development

Additional Information

Location: NRO, Chantilly VA.

Travel: At Customer request

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits