Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Software Engineer, Journeyman, supporting the KC-46 Program Office located at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

• Apply engineering and scientific principles in support of DoD and Air Force weapon system performance, sustainability, and modernization.
• Interpret and implement MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria for aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Support airworthiness processes, including System Integrity Programs (e.g., MECSIP), CSI list maintenance, and certification tracking.
• Translate user needs into system and software requirements for design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct technical analyses, trade studies, and system concept development to support acquisition and lifecycle decisions.
• Provide rapid response engineering support for critical sustainment and supportability issues.
• Perform system safety engineering tasks, including mishap risk assessments and evaluation of contractor safety documentation.
• Develop and review technical documentation such as ICDs, CDDs, CONOPS, SEPs, TEMPs, and acquisition strategies.
• Participate in design reviews, milestone planning, and technical meetings (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TIM).
• Analyze and resolve equipment and software deficiencies, support integration and testing of corrective solutions.
• Support configuration, data, and risk management processes and contribute to environmental and technical assessments.
• Apply software engineering expertise across the full lifecycle, including assurance practices and toolsets (e.g., static code analysis).
• Support the development and maintenance of Software Development Strategies and Software Development Plans (SDPs).
• Apply knowledge of systems acquisition, architecture, and integration at both system and subsystem levels.
• Leverage understanding of aeronautical and avionics systems to support airborne and ground-based software engineering tasks.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education/Years of Experience: 

• BA/BS degree, and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• OR, ten (10) years of project assistance, administrative assistance or similar experience in the public, military, non-profit or private sectors
• OR, fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Undergraduate degree with a major in engineering from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s)

Additional Information:

• Tanker or transport aircraft aircrew or ground operations experience
• Recognized as an expert in Logistics
• Depot maintenance or system sustainment management experience at a military aircraft sustainment center/logistics complex
• At least three years as a weapon system logistics manager or systems engineer for an ACAT Level I or II program, and; 
• Experience with commercial derivative aircraft logistics processes, provisioning, and interactive electronic technical manuals.

Technical Skills

• Embedded Systems Development: Design, develop, and test mission-critical software for avionics and refueling systems using real-time operating systems (RTOS) and safety-critical coding standards (e.g., DO-178C).

• Airworthiness & Certification Compliance: Ensure software meets MIL-STD and FAA airworthiness requirements, including support for software audits, verification, and validation processes.

• Systems Integration & Testing: Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to integrate software with aircraft subsystems; conduct lab and flight test support, including troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.

• Cybersecurity & Mission Assurance: Implement secure coding practices and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance to protect mission systems from cyber threats.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective Communication: Clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, program managers, and end users.

• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly within cross-functional teams, contributing to shared goals and supporting integration efforts across disciplines.

• Adaptability: Respond constructively to changing requirements, shifting priorities, and evolving project scopes in a dynamic development environment.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Approach challenges with a cooperative attitude, engaging others to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid

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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