Systems Engineer (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Odyssey is building a pipeline of qualified Systems Engineer candidates for future opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. There may not be an immediate opening; candidates may be considered as positions become available according to their qualifications and program needs. The role supports DoD weapon systems across the acquisition lifecycle, helping ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient. Systems Engineers work with program teams, senior leaders, and cybersecurity authorities on system protection, risk management, and authorization activities. The requisition is not currently tied to a specific contract.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a Secret clearance.
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or equivalent engineering environments.
Experience supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities.
Journeyman (level 2): Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of related experience, including 3 years in the DoD; or 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the DoD.
Senior (level 3): Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience, including 8 years in the DoD.
Principal (level 4): Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field and at least 20 years of related experience, including 12 years in the DoD; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of related experience, including 15 years in the DoD; or 30 years of directly related experience, including 20 years in the DoD.
Systems engineering knowledge, including requirements, integration, verification, and validation processes.
Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments.
Risk management and technical problem-solving skills.
Configuration management and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work 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 and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance.
Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Experience with armament systems, including air-to-air or air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and the DoDI 5000 series.

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, from Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support.
Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification.
Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities.
Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports.
Support technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR, and program milestone activities.
Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance.
Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements.
Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making.