Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Program Systems Engineer (Journeyman) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EBD-Attack Division). This position provides engineering and technical support from concept development through fielding and sustainment of air armament and conventional munitions systems. The Journeyman Engineer supports systems engineering, technical reviews, requirements analysis, trade studies, and documentation development in accordance with DoD acquisition policy. The position includes support to international armaments cooperation and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities, as applicable. 

This is a full-time onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

The Journeyman Acquisition Program Engineer shall provide engineering support across the acquisition life cycle, including material solution analysis, technology development, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and sustainment phases. This position supports a wide range of armament and munitions systems, including missiles, bombs, cruise missiles, directed energy systems, warheads, fuzes, seekers, aircraft integration systems, munitions handling equipment, and related subsystems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, verification and validation (V&V), configuration management, interface management, and risk management.
• Assist in development and review of technical documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), technical reports, briefings, and milestone documentation.
• Support technical reviews and assessments including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Conduct engineering analyses and trade studies addressing performance, reliability, maintainability, producibility, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Review and analyze contractor proposals, technical data packages, and engineering modifications for feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in translating user requirements and operational needs into system and subsystem requirements.
• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities using Government-approved models and tools.
• Provide technical support to risk management activities and program baseline management.
• Support development of milestone documentation and acquisition artifacts in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policy.
• Provide engineering input to source selection activities in a non-decision-making advisory role.
• Support evaluation of system readiness for production and sustainment.
• Assist with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case support as required.
• Provide technical input to training system requirements, simulator evaluations, and system integration activities.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support program objectives.

Qualifications

Citizenship-Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (Active Secret preferred).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years of Relevant Experience
  OR
• Master of Science (MS) in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 3 years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering
• Experience supporting Air Force armament or munitions programs
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 series acquisition guidance
• Experience supporting trade studies and technical proposal evaluations
• Exposure to Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) processes
• Experience supporting FMS programs
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition life cycle
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and documentation
• Experience supporting technical reviews and engineering analyses
• Understanding of requirements management and configuration management
• Ability to analyze technical data and prepare written reports and briefings
• Strong communication and coordination skills within cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at the customer’s discretion

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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