Principal Programs Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Acquisition Program Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill AFB, Utah. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Current Secret Clearance
PhD in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline AND recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area, AND published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area (conference/symposium)
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
Risk management and technical problem-solving
Configuration management and technical documentation
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review armament program portfolios to recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering processes, manage technical baselines, and support system-level testing to ensure performance meets approved specifications.
Prepare and evaluate technical documents defining system and subsystem characteristics; conduct program reviews assessing engineering plans, design approaches, and test results.
Develop management reports and deliver technical presentations; establish and execute system validation criteria, procedures, and evaluations.
Analyze performance results of major weapon systems and provide engineering oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Deliver engineering, technical, and training support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, fielding, installation, and operational phases; contribute to risk management activities aligned with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes.
Conduct engineering trade studies covering performance, cost, reliability, maintainability, producibility, lifecycle cost, risk, and schedule; provide technical recommendations through studies, audits, evaluations, and IPT participation.
Support proposal analysis by assessing technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness; review and analyze Initial Capabilities Documents, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, Military Utility Assessments, CONOPS, technology strategies, and configuration audits.
Review and analyze system concepts and approved user requirements incorporated into functional, allocated, and product baselines.