Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer

Odyssey; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Program Systems Engineer – Aircraft/Store Integration to support the AFLCMC/EBA at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on delivering weapons systems engineering capabilities throughout the DoD acquisition process, including requirements, design, integration, and verification.

The candidate will collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams, ensuring system performance, and participating in reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US Citizen
• Clearance: Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience or Master's with 3 years
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
• Experience with system development, integration, and sustainment activities
• Experience establishing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG) and Interface Control Plans (ICP)
• Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems into aircraft and airborne platforms
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle
• Develop and review technical documentation and specifications
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities
• Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams
• Analyze system performance and propose design or process improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

MIL-STD-1760

JMPS

UAI protocols

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Acquisition Program Systems Engineer – Aircraft/Store Integration supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The Air Dominance Division is responsible for developing, producing, and sustaining our nation’s Counter‑Air and Counter‑Air Defense capabilities, as well as the aerial targets that support realistic training and weapons testing. Their mission is focused on delivering advanced, high‑impact armament technologies that ensure the joint force maintains air dominance in contested environments. Our Systems Engineers apply and execute the following technical processes: requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification
• Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities
• Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Secret clearance

Education and Experience

• Journeyman: Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
• Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
• Experience establishing and managing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), and the development of Interface Control Plans (ICP)
• Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems into the aircraft and/or airborne platform Operational Flight Programs (OFP); management of the development, update, and assessment of proposed changes to mission planning systems such as the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) to support the activities necessary to accomplish mission planning for weapon systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Secret clearance
• Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Technical Skills

• Knowledge and experience in analyzing host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and developing interface control documents for captive carriage and release/launch of Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-3014, MIL-A-8591, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI) protocols
• Knowledge and experience in the mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, logical, and logistical compatibility between United States (US) and foreign fighter/bomber/UAV aircraft, suspension and release equipment, and stores (including their embedded computer hardware and software systems)
• Knowledge and experience with aircraft and store electrical power and avionics systems (i.e., seeker, sensors, fire control, mission computer, pilot/vehicle interface, stores management system, GPS, INS, control actuators)

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support complex, mission‑critical programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 10% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

Company Overview

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.