Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineer SME

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineer SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA). This role focuses on enabling secure, standards-based interoperability and integration of Command, Control, Communications (C3), Information Technology (IT), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems across manned and unmanned weapon systems throughout their lifecycle.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

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:

Provide technical expertise in requirements development, cybersecurity implementation, system protection, E3 analysis, spectrum management, and interoperability testing for networked systems.

• Conduct integration engineering analysis for embedded communications systems in weapon platforms, including unmanned and manned aircraft.

• Support planning, analysis, design, testing, and verification of systems to ensure performance and compatibility across legacy and emerging systems, including 4th, 5th, and 6th generation platforms.

• Perform C3/ISR system-of-systems integration and machine-to-machine data exchange evaluations.

• Analyze and support:

  • Architecture development (DoDAF/SysML)

  • COMSEC management and certification

  • Encryption technologies and NSA certification

  • E3 and spectrum certification

  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) accreditation

  • CPI protection and interface compatibility

• Develop technical documentation, acquisition strategies, modernization plans, and test methodologies in support of system integration across multi-domain operations.

• Serve as SME in secure interoperability with land, sea, air, and space platforms, and ensure compatibility with strategic, theater, and tactical operations.

• Utilize Sparx and/or MagicDraw for development of DoDAF 2.0/SysML architecture products.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education: Master's degree in Engineering

Years of Experience: 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of C3, IT, and ISR system-of-systems integration

• Experience with spectrum management, E3 testing, and NSA certification processes

• Familiarity with secure communications, COMSEC, encryption, and IA requirements

• Proficiency in Sparx or MagicDraw for DoDAF 2.0 and SysML architecture product development

• Understanding of legacy and next-generation (4th-6th gen) system interoperability

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers on interoperability and integration standards

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Travel: May be required based on program needs

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

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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