Senior Software Engineer

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

3d•$175,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The position supports AFPEO/ES’s work managing and executing modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment across a portfolio of more than 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force and foreign allies. The role is full-time and hybrid at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, and is contingent upon position award. The engineer will support work across the Department of Defense acquisition lifecycle, applying software engineering principles to system design, development, integration, and sustainment. The role involves requirements engineering, system analysis, technical documentation, technical reviews, coordination across program teams, and support for acquisition decisions. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. Travel is 20%.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; or 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies, including iterative software development, program increment (PI) planning, and continuous delivery practices.
Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition, technical solution development, and lifecycle management.
Experience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.
Ability to support system architecture and requirements development aligned with mission and program objectives.
Hands-on experience with Python development for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.
Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across cross-functional, geographically dispersed, remote, and telework teams.
Ability to support multiple programs while balancing priorities and maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying risks, dependencies, and process improvements.
Attention to detail and commitment to software quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and mission-focused execution.
Adaptability and a team-oriented approach in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, from Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support.
Apply software engineering principles to system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts.
Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities.
Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness.
Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
Support technical reviews and program milestone activities, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance.
Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
Support identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks.
Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes.
Support iterative software development, PI planning, and continuous delivery practices using Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies.
Develop and maintain software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.
Use Python for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.
Coordinate with engineers, architects, program managers, and government stakeholders across multiple programs and teams.