Lab Engineer SE4

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is seeking a Lab Engineer SE4 to support aircraft and weapons-system cybersecurity test and evaluation with Edwards AFB, CA.

The Lab Engineer will operate, maintain, configure, and enhance specialized laboratory and fieldtest equipment used to emulate, stimulate, monitor, and assess aircraft communications, navigation, and datalink systems during cybersecurity and penetrationtest events.

Qualifications

• Requires a US citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
• Master's degree and 10+ years of engineering or avionics testing experience.
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting lab or fielded electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot laboratory and field test systems supporting cybersecurity and avionics testing.
• Prepare test equipment and configurations for penetration testing and cyber events.
• Update lab tools and documentation to meet evolving test requirements.
• Support RF testing with RF safety and site guidelines.
• Coordinate with test sites to identify requirements prior to test execution.
• Develop equipment setup guides and troubleshooting references.

Skills

Strong communication

RF safety awareness

Travel ability

Lab equipment maintenance

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

Spirent

AirTel

VR1000

45TS

SDRs

Linux OS

Windows OS

Job description

Lab Engineer SE4

Job Details

• ID: 2026-9373
• Category: Test & Evaluation
• Type: Full Time
• Biweekly Hours: 80
• Location: Edwards AFB, CA
• Min Salary: USD $160,000.00/Yr.
• Max Salary: USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking an Senior Lab Engineer (SE4 ) to support aircraft and weaponsystem cybersecurity test and evaluation activities with the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron (TGEA) at Edwards AFB, CA. The Lab Engineer will operate, maintain, configure, and enhance specialized laboratory and fieldtest equipment used to emulate, stimulate, monitor, and assess aircraft communications, navigation, and datalink systems during cybersecurity and penetrationtest events.

The successful candidate will prepare test tools and equipment for cyber test events, support equipment deployment to remote test locations, coordinate technical requirements with test sites, and troubleshoot hardware, software, RF, network, and interface issues during test execution.

This is a fulltime onsite position at Edwards AFB, CA. TDY travel may be required for testsite equipment setup, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot laboratory and fieldtest systems supporting cybersecurity, avionics, RF, navigation, communications, and datalink testing
• Prepare test equipment, tools, software, firmware, and configurations for penetration testing and cyber test events
• Update and improve lab tools, test systems, equipment configurations, and supporting documentation to meet evolving test requirements
• Support RF testing while complying with RF safety procedures, equipment operating limits, and sitespecific safety guidelines
• Establish, maintain, and troubleshoot RF, network, serial, and data interfaces supporting GPS, ADSB, Link 16, ACARS, and other systems
• Coordinate with test sites and external stakeholders to identify equipment, interface, power, network, access, environmental, and system requirements prior to test execution
• Develop and maintain equipment setup guides, configuration records, operating procedures, test checklists, and troubleshooting references
• Support test execution by monitoring equipment performance, resolving technical issues, collecting logs/data, and documenting testsupport activities
• Identify equipment limitations, integration risks, maintenance needs, and resource shortfalls; recommend improvements to enhance test readiness and execution

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

Education: Masters Degree

Years of Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering, RF systems, avionics testing, EW testing, communications systems, or similar technical fields. (additional years may substitute for education)

• Experience maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting test or fielded electronic systems
• Strong RF safety awareness
• Ability to travel in support of TDY test events
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple equipmentpreparation and testsupport tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Years of Experience: 20 years of relevant experience

• Experience with Spirent, AirTel, 45TS, VR1000, SDRs, and similar systems
• Familiarity with RF protocols, antennas, EMI troubleshooting, and power measurement
• Knowledge of GPS, ADSB, Link 16, ACARS, and related systems
• Experience supporting avionics, embedded systems, or cyberphysical testing
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows OS and laboratory networking configurations
• Ability to interpret system diagrams, ICDs, wiring diagrams, and technical data
• Experience coordinating testsite requirements and integration needs
• Experience with test instrumentation, data capture, RF recording, and packet logging

Technical Skills

• Experience maintaining, configuring, troubleshooting, and documenting test equipment, laboratory systems, or fielded electronic systems
• Working knowledge of RF safety procedures and safe operation of RFemitting equipment
• Experience with RF, telemetry, communications, navigation, or testsupport systems such as Spirent, AirTel, 45TS, VR1000, SDRs (preferred).
• Familiarity with RF protocols, signal generation/analysis, spectrum concepts, antennas, cabling, connectors, attenuation, power measurement, and EMI troubleshooting (preferred)
• Knowledge of GPS, ADSB, Link 16, ACARS, and aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance, and datalink technologies (preferred)
• Experience supporting avionics, embedded systems, weapons systems, communications systems, or cyberphysical test environments (preferred)
• Experience preparing, configuring, updating, validating, and documenting specialized tools for cybersecurity assessments (preferred)
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS, networking fundamentals, IP addressing, serial interfaces, switches, routers, firewalls, and labnetwork configurations (preferred)
• Ability to interpret system diagrams, ICDs, wiring diagrams, test procedures, manuals, and technical data packages (preferred)
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, data capture, RF recording, signal playback, packet capture, logging, and posttest data transfer (preferred)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate technical requirements with test sites, engineers, operators, maintainers, and test teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced test environment
• Ability to travel for TDY support and work effectively with diverse technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Location: Edwards AFB, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Job Status: FullTime

Travel: TDY support required for testsite equipment setup, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities