Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced  Systems Engineer to support a high-priority acquisition mission within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC) at Lackland AFB.

The AFLCMC/HNC division is responsible for the acquisition, modernization, sustainment, and demilitarization of Air Force cryptologic, cyberspace, and intelligence systems, ensuring warfighters have uninterrupted access to secure information systems while denying adversaries the same.

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 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: 

• Systems Engineering & Integration:

  • Plan, design, analyze, and evaluate mechanical, electrical, and software systems supporting DoD programs.

  • Develop requirements, interface specifications, and system architectures for complex systems and subsystems.

  • Integrate hardware and software components into cohesive, mission-ready solutions.

• Mechanical Design & Analysis:

  • Conduct mechanical design reviews, 3D scanning, modeling, and analysis using modern engineering tools.

  • Evaluate vendor capabilities and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with technical specifications.

• Project Planning & Technical Management:

  • Support the development of project plans, schedules, and risk assessments.

  • Participate in milestone planning, technical reviews, and test readiness activities.

  • Prepare and present technical reports, engineering analyses, and system documentation to stakeholders.

• Requirements Development & Verification:

  • Support the development and traceability of system requirements through design, integration, testing, and acceptance phases.

  • Perform requirements decomposition and allocation across system components.

• Hardware/Software Integration & Testing:

  • Conduct system verification, validation, and performance analysis.

  • Support system installation, configuration, and functional testing activities.

• Technical Data Management & Reporting:

  • Maintain system design documentation, interface control documents, and configuration management artifacts.

  • Prepare technical briefings, test reports, and engineering assessments for leadership decision-making.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant DoD systems engineering experience, including system design, integration, and test activities

• Certifications: None required but highly desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience: 10+ years of DoD or Air Force systems engineering experience with emphasis on complex acquisition programs

• Certifications: INCOSE CSEP, PMP, or DAWIA certifications preferred

Technical Skills

• Mechanical design tools (e.g., CAD, SolidWorks)

• Systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink)

• 3D scanning/printing technologies

• Requirements management and test verification systems

• Configuration/data management tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and briefing skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, acquisition, and operational teams

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-priority acquisition environments

Additional Information

• Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

• Travel: May be required as directed by the customer

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities