Senior Weapons System Cybersecurity Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Weapons System Cybersecurity Engineer (Acquisition Program Engineer) to provide Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineering advisory support to a high-priority Air Force Air-Launched Hypersonics program within the Agile Weapons Division (AFLCMC/EBX) at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role serves as an objective subject matter expert evaluating prime contractor engineering data and supporting integration of advanced weapon systems with complex C4ISR architectures across joint and coalition environments. The position requires expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity, communications engineering, interoperability, and weapon system integration. It does not involve direct ownership of hardware or software design. The engineer evaluates contractor deliverables, assesses technical risks, verifies compliance with Government requirements and industry standards, and helps ensure weapon systems operate securely and effectively in highly networked environments. The position is onsite at Eglin AFB, Florida. Travel may be required up to 20%–30%, depending on program needs. A 9/80 schedule is available, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a current Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in a related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate cybersecurity workforce qualification in accordance with DoD Manual 8140.03. Acceptable certifications include CISSP, Security+, CASP+, CCSP, CISM, or other applicable DoD 8140-qualified certifications.
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements development, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of architecture development, analysis, and system integration.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, Information Assurance, communications engineering, and interoperability engineering.
Knowledge of test and evaluation planning, execution, and technical assessments.
Knowledge of technology modernization initiatives, acquisition support, and lifecycle management activities.
Ability to evaluate system architectures, interface designs, technical documentation, and contractor deliverables for compliance with Government requirements and industry standards.
Ability to assess technical risks, cybersecurity impacts, interoperability concerns, and operational effectiveness in complex networked environments.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition, systems engineering, testing, certification, and lifecycle management processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science engineering degree and 15 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. and 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting secure weapon system integration with C4ISR systems, mission planning environments, logistics and sustainment information systems, and multi-domain operational architectures.
Knowledge of tactical data links, network architectures, communications protocols, secure information exchange, and weapon system interoperability.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, cybersecurity frameworks, interoperability standards, and technologies enabling secure, standards-based communication across the joint warfighting enterprise.

Responsibilities

Evaluate contractor deliverables, assess technical risks, verify compliance with Government requirements and industry standards, and ensure weapon systems can operate securely and effectively in highly networked environments.
Assess prime contractor engineering products; review system architectures and interface designs; monitor integration and test activities; and provide independent technical analysis for acquisition, certification, and lifecycle management decisions.
Support architecture development and analysis, interoperability testing, cybersecurity and Information Assurance assessments, COMSEC evaluations, spectrum certification activities, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects analyses, and integration efforts involving manned and unmanned platforms.
Review technical requirements, acquisition strategies, modernization plans, interface specifications, and test methodologies to assess system performance, compatibility, survivability, and mission effectiveness across air, land, maritime, and space domains.