Senior Acquisition Program Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer supporting the AFLCMC/EBZ Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. This role provides systems engineering and technical acquisition support across the development and integration of advanced weapon systems, ensuring technical baseline integrity, requirements traceability, and compliance with Air Force and DoD acquisition processes.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have a current Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering and 13 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
One or more engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Missile acquisition experience
Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition framework (DoDD 5000.01 / DoDI 5000.02)
Test engineering processes across the full lifecycle
Requirements management and technical baseline control
Risk management and configuration management
Engineering trade studies and cost/schedule/performance analysis
Modeling, simulation, and analytical assessment techniques
Technical documentation development and review
Production readiness and lifecycle sustainment analysis
Ability to operate independently on mission-critical efforts
Strong analytical reasoning and sound engineering judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to brief senior Government leadership
Experience leading or mentoring junior technical staff
Strong collaboration skills within cross-functional IPT environment

Nice To Haves

Current Top Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience supporting DoD weapon systems acquisition programs
Direct experience with air armament, missiles, munitions, or aircraft integration programs
Experience supporting AoAs, systems engineering technical reviews, and source selections
Familiarity with international armaments cooperation and FMS processes
Test experience
Familiarity with air-to-air and air-to-surface weapon systems

Responsibilities

Conduct and support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition life cycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support), including: Requirements definition and analysis, Architecture design and implementation, Integration and verification/validation (V&V), Risk, interface, and configuration management, Technical documentation development (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan)
Plan and execute technical reviews, audits, and assessments (e.g., CDRs, MRAs, TIMs), including development of entry/exit criteria and supporting artifacts.
Translate DoD user requirements into actionable system and subsystem engineering requirements.
Conduct engineering trade studies addressing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, maintainability, logistics, and risk.
Support Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) in accordance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and OSD (PA&E) guidance, utilizing Government-approved models and tools.
Perform simulation and analytical modeling to assess system performance, effectiveness, logistics, and life-cycle impacts.
Evaluate system training, simulators, and support equipment requirements.
Conduct make-or-buy analyses and engineering cost estimates.
Review and analyze contractor proposals and modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness (non-decision making advisory role).
Support source selection activities, including documentation development and technical advisory input.
Develop, review, and integrate milestone documentation, certifications, and periodic reports in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and applicable AF supplements.
Apply drafting standards and Government specifications review and monitor contractor drawings for technical accuracy and compliance.
Provide independent assessments of system production readiness and risk posture.
Support FMS case management and international armaments cooperation initiatives.
Provide systems engineering support in compliance with AF SEAM processes.
Mentor and guide less senior engineers as required.