Avionics Integration Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is looking for a skilled Avionics Integration Engineer to support systems integration at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. This role demands expertise in avionics and embedded systems, as well as experience working with military standards and technical processes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of various engineering projects, applying necessary technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Secret clearance required.
• 3 years relevant experience in DoD or 7 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of MILSTD1553, RS232, and ARINC 610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoDD 5000 series guidance to SOF acquisition engineering activities.
• Support development of system and subsystem requirements.
• Conduct technical planning and integration analyses.
• Assist in developing performance requirements and integration objectives.
• Review engineering proposals and designs.
• Conduct engineering evaluations supporting airworthiness and safety.
• Support systems engineering across various functions.

Skills

Systems and avionics engineering

Application of systems engineering processes

Avionics and embedded systems expertise

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Avionics Integration Engineer

Position located in US-OH-Dayton, Wright Patterson AFB.

Position Summary

Systems integration engineer supporting the Fixed Wing Modification Branch AFLCMC/WIU. Focuses on modification and sustainment support for SOF/PR and ISR fixed wing and rotarywing aircraft. Branch plans, integrates, modifies, and sustains SOF/PR variants of the C130J fleet (MC130J, HC130J, LC130J and special mission configurations) to keep platforms modern, survivable, and mission‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoDD 5000 series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to SOF acquisition engineering activities.
• Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications.
• Conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.
• Assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment.
• Review engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
• Conduct engineering evaluations supporting airworthiness (MILHDBK 516), safety (MILSTD 882), and Operational Safety, Suitability & Effectiveness (OSS&E).
• Support engineering reviews, design reviews, TIMs, working groups, and program reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting.
• Support systems and avionics engineering across requirements, design, integration, development, modification, test, airworthiness, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture.
• Provide expertise in maintenance systems integration, design for test, diagnostics, and electronic support equipment.
• Coordinate with acquisition organizations, higher headquarters, DoD entities, labs, industry, and universities; support documentation and emerging technology assessments.
• Assist with avionics engineering for design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, and fielding of airborne weapon systems, embedded computing, software, and maintenance systems.
• Apply systems engineering processes for airworthiness, requirements, software releases, metrics and traceability, allocations, program protection, technical reviews, configuration audits, design analysis, interface integration, and test verification/validation.
• Support reviews, studies, performance requirement development, and avionics system‑level integration documentation.
• Ensure proper application of systems integration, interface management, test, R&M, accreditation, certification, technology transfer, manufacturing readiness, PESHE, and ESOH requirements.
• Support development, deployment, and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.
• Provide expertise to develop artifacts for systems integration, OSS&E, MILHDBK 516 airworthiness, MILSTD 882 system safety, and lifecycle systems engineering (DAFI 631201).
• Support development and sustainment of training systems, including modeling and simulation.
• Maintain understanding of MILSTD1553 and RS232 standards for use in military training systems.
• Maintain understanding of ARINC 610 standards for avionics and software integration within military simulators.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Secret.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field from an ABET‑accredited engineering program and at least 3 years of relevant experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD; OR 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Systems and avionics engineering across requirements, design, integration, test, and airworthiness.
• Application of systems engineering processes, including configuration management, interface integration, and V&V.
• Avionics and embedded systems expertise, including MILSTD1553, RS232, and ARINC 610 implementation.
• Support for technology integration, system safety, and lifecycle processes such as OSS&E, MILHDBK 516, and MILSTD 882.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams, leadership, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Skilled in building productive relationships across government, industry, and academic organizations.
• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to facilitate discussions, resolve issues, and drive consensus.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Travel: 10%.

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid: Onsite.

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