Seeking a highly skilled Modernization Software Engineer to provide expert technical oversight for the GBRD program. You will be the Government's subject matter expert on the applicable aspects of software architecture, advanced algorithms, signal processing, cloud computing and data formats for a critical radar modernization effort. Your role is to ensure the software developed by multiple prime contractors is robust, performant, and aligned with a cohesive, open-architecture vision.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide expert government oversight of prime contractor software development, with a specific focus on real-time radar signal processing algorithms (e.g., pulse compression, Doppler processing, clutter filtering, target detection/tracking) modern processing, and cloud computing capabilities (e.g., Kubernetes, containers, Cloud architecture).
• Assess and provide technical recommendations on contractor-proposed software architectures, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and adhere to MOSA principles.
• Oversee contractor adherence to modern DevSecOps practices within their software development lifecycles, assessing code quality, automated testing, and cybersecurity integration.
• Review and recommend for Government approval contractor-generated software documentation (SRS, SDD, ICDs) and complex data format specifications across multiple, competing designs.
• Analyze results from contractor-led software performance testing, including algorithm timing, resource utilization, and system stability under load, to advise the Government on software readiness.
• Ensure seamless software/hardware integration by collaborating with hardware and systems engineers, resolving complex interface and timing challenges across different contractor solutions.
• Drive the definition and implementation of the GBRD program's software-related MOSA strategy, including the use of containers, standard APIs, and common data models.
• Serve as the government's software SME during technical trades, risk assessments, and Configuration Control Boards.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, signal processing, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and embedded systems.
• Direct experience developing or overseeing the development of advanced radar signal processing algorithms.
• Experience with a large-scale defense acquisition program (ACAT I/II) and working in a multi-contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), cloud implementation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) principles and their application to complex software systems.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist, SAFe for Government Practitioner).
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or similar cybersecurity certification.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).
• DAWIA (or equivalent) Practitioner Certification in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM). Or previous Level II/III certification in Systems Engineering (SE). DAU software or cybersecurity functional credentials
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

Location: Peterson SFB, CO

Travel: Dependent on contract award

Hybrid: At least two days a week in the office

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Odyssey 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This Role requires enhanced security processing, and you will be asked to fill out the following Personnel Screening Questionnaire Forms should you accept a contingent or official offer:

• Pre-Screening Questionnaire
• PSQ Template 1 - Foreign Affections
• PSQ Template 2 - Foreign Associations
• PSQ Template 3 - Foreign Travel
• PSQ Template 4 - Personal Conduct
• PSQ Template 5 - Financial Responsibilities

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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