Senior Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support the United States Air Force (AFLCMC) and United States Space Force through our Special Access Program (SAP). The US Air Force requires full-spectrum Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support working with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Special Programs Division - Kill Chain Integration Branch (HNJJ). HNJJ's mission is to weaponized current next generation sensor data using flexible communications structures and open architectures to provide real-time Global ISR to US/Allied Forces for rapid target execution. The goal is to buy back decision time by rapidly development, prototyping, integrating, testing, and fielding next-generation kill web acceleration enabling technologies. Our specialized A&AS support will assist with the development, integration, test, fielding, and sustainment of AFLCMC SAP weapon systems, networks and services.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
• Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, "Set based design" for concept development, Multi Objective Decision Analysis and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system lifecycle

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance

Education: BA/BS and 15 years of experience in systems engineering (minimum 5 years in DoD), OR

• 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications (minimum 8 years in DoD)

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Education: Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
Years of experience: 15+ years in a DoD environment

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC) and Air Force acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02, AF SEAM)

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Thread, and Digital Twin methodologies

• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering modeling tools

• Experience with cyber systems and secure systems engineering a strong plus

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

• Proven track record of collaborative problem-solving in cross-functional teams

• Ability to lead technical discussions and facilitate decision-making

Additional Information

Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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