Principal Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Hanscom AFB, MA

1d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB), specifically the Advanced E7 Development and Foreign Military Sales Division supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control Division. The role supports the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort and provides systems engineering planning, execution, and technical oversight. The position is full-time and hybrid, based at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, with 20% travel to Oklahoma, San Antonio, and Japan. The position provides systems engineering and technical support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, installation, and operations oversight. It involves managing technical baselines, conducting program and system reviews, evaluating requirements and technical artifacts, performing analyses and trade studies, supporting risk management, and working with government and contractor personnel. The engineer applies advanced systems engineering expertise to help ensure program objectives, costs, schedules, and performance criteria are met. Experience with cloud-based systems, Agile methods, DevSecOps, DevOps, and Scaled Agile Framework practices is preferred.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 10 years in the Department of Defense; or 30 or more years of directly related experience, including 12 years in the Department of Defense.
Expertise in systems engineering supporting the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort, including systems engineering planning, execution, and technical oversight.
Experience in requirements development, analysis, allocation, and traceability.
Experience reviewing and evaluating Contract Data Requirements Lists, technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and contractor deliverables.
Experience developing, managing, and maintaining systems engineering documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and support program execution, integration, and modernization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, technical reviews, configuration management principles, and defense acquisition environments.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with government personnel, contractors, and international stakeholders.
Ability to lead through influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and customer organizations.
Self-starter able to identify technical challenges, drive resolution, and support mission-critical objectives with minimal supervision.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for complex technical and programmatic issues.
Adaptability in dynamic environments and ability to balance priorities as customer and mission requirements evolve.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with situational awareness and professionalism in complex stakeholder and technical environments.
Ability to travel 20%, including to Oklahoma, San Antonio, and Japan.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
Experience with Agile methods, Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
Understanding and experience with Agile software development best practices, particularly Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, and Agile sprint planning.

Responsibilities

Review program portfolios and recommend alternative plans or improvements to systems engineering programs and processes; manage and sustain program technical baselines; and design and conduct system-level tests.
Conduct program reviews of plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to assess whether system and subsystem performance meets program specifications.
Prepare technical documents defining, specifying, and recommending system and subsystem characteristics; prepare management reports and deliver technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action.
Validate systems by developing criteria and procedures, and analyze or evaluate the results of major engineering systems.
Provide systems engineering, technical support, and technical training for acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight.
Support program and project risk management activities in accordance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model processes.
Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, life-cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
Provide technical recommendations and support through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, guidance, documentation, and support for associated engineering integrated product teams.
Analyze proposals by comparing and quantifying systems, components, and approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.
Review and analyze concepts and requirements, including ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, Military Utility Assessments, CONOPs, Technology Development Strategies, FCA/PCAs, and Technology Standards Profiles.
Review and analyze approved system concepts and user requirements entered into functional, allocated, and product requirements baselines.
Support implementation and execution of software development and integration in coordination with government personnel and prime contractors.
Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to keep assigned work consistent with program objectives, cost, schedule, performance criteria, and policies.
Work with government and contractor personnel to review industry work, including system and subsystem design, analysis, and testing.
Apply systems engineering expertise to create new or substantially improved processes, techniques, or procedures that address requirements.
Apply experimental theories and new applications or developments to improve operations or resolve unique, complex, or controversial problems.
Guide development efforts in the effective use of applicable standards to achieve mission capabilities.
Support the E-3 Saudi AWACS modernization effort through requirements development, analysis, allocation, and traceability; review CDRLs, technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and contractor deliverables; and maintain systems engineering documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while supporting program execution, integration, and modernization activities.
Use Microsoft Office applications for technical reporting, documentation management, requirements tracking, and executive briefings.
Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, international stakeholders, engineering teams, program management, and customer organizations; proactively address technical challenges and balance evolving priorities.