Avionics Integration Engineer - C130J Systems (Onsite)

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

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Integration Engineer, supporting the Fixed Wing Modification Branch AFLCMC/WIU. This program focuses on modification and sustainment support for SOF/PR and ISR fixed wing and rotarywing aircraft. The 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 missionready.

Avionics Integration Engineer Job Locations

US-OH-Dayton



ID
2026-8121
Category
Engineering
Type
Full Time
Biweekly Hours
80

Location : Name

Wright Patterson AFB


Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Integration Engineer, supporting the Fixed Wing Modification Branch AFLCMC/WIU. This program focuses on modification and sustainment support for SOF/PR and ISR fixed wing and rotarywing aircraft. The 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 missionready.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Apply DoDD 5000series 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 (MILHDBK516), safety (MILSTD882), 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, designfortest, 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 systemlevel 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, MILHDBK516 airworthiness, MILSTD882 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

Minimum Required Qualifications

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 experienced, 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, MILHDBK516, and MILSTD882.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong collaboration skills with crossfunctional 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 problemsolver with the ability to facilitate discussions, resolve issues, and drive consensus.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

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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