Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Engineer supporting the MQ-9 Program, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. NGB MQ-9 consist of one or more multi-functional teams staffed to complete a specific task, project, or program. NGB is currently providing acquisition support to the MQ-9.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Knowledge of the DoD/ USAF test process and test facilities to assist the Air National Guard in the successful execution of assigned tests. Assistance includes but is not limited to: identification, coordination and scheduling of appropriate military or civilian test facilities (e.g. ranges, system integration labs) with the cognizant company, Subcontractor, or Government agency.
• Expertise to advise on test article configurations and coordinate the integration of test modifications with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) engineering personnel and multiple AFLCMC program offices.
• Familiar with all forms of test IT networks, hardware and software and assist in the management of those test IT systems.
• Familiar with pre- and post-mission detailed test documentation, electronic and print, and shall assist in all phases of the test data collection process to include: pre-mission flight preparation of all mission materials; data collection during pre-flight briefings, during test execution and post-flight de-briefs, including collection and analysis of information from airborne recorders, and removable memory modules/cartridges to aircrews to verify test point accomplishment.
• Provide support for systems integration engineering milestones and associated documentation in support of each mission design series (MDS) modification program. This includes reviewing contractor-provided integration program CDRLs to assist the Government in their review of documentation provided by contractors and assisting in the development of organic data for the following systems engineering milestones: System Requirements Review (SRR), System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and engineering design audits such as Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) respective to the needs of each modification program.
• Provide avionics, mechanical, maintenance and structural integration engineering support for the integration of new capabilities respective to existing legacy aircraft systems and capabilities, assist with identification of integration issues between modifications and existing systems, and advise on potential solutions.
• Assist with the review of aircraft installation drawings in support of temporary modifications.
• Assist with the review of technical data packages and identify issues with the product drawings.
• Assist with translation of Government operational requirements into draft systems requirements documents based on customer requirements and Contractor analysis for assigned modification programs.
• Assist the Government in assembling required documentation for each acquisition milestone or review starting with the SRR.
• Assist with integrated logistics support development for MDS avionics, mechanical, and structural modifications, and shall assist the Government in preparing drafting and briefing an integrated logistics support plan for each modification, training curriculum and training documentation, supporting Government engineering FCAs and PCAs for each modification, supporting trial vehicle installations, kit proofs, training field teams, and manufacturing reviews for each modification.
• Assist with identification of logistics support required as a result of each aircraft modification and advise on potential solutions.
• Support the Government’s technical order development process to include verification, validation, Airworthiness, training and fielding, time compliance technical order development and validation, and flight manual development process.
• Provide systems engineering support for MDS avionics, mechanical, and structural modifications. This will include but not be limited to: identifying engineering milestone entry and exit criteria for Government approval of program transitions from one phase to the next; assisting the Government in drafting system engineering plans in support of avionics, mechanical, and structural modifications, software development plans, configuration management plans, and risk management plans, and; providing data for risk assessments on aircraft modification programs.
• Assist in the creation, coordination and approval of test cards among cognizant agencies.
• Assist with development and execution of test required safety readiness and test readiness review presentations, and operational risk management assessments.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• All engineering positions require at least a bachelor-level degree in a relevant area of study from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution.

Years’ experience: fifteen (15) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s degree

• All engineering positions require at least a bachelor-level degree in a relevant area of study from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution.

Years’ experience: ten (10) years of experience

Additional Information:

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton OH

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: 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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