Mechanical Engineer

Tribonet; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support an Air Force acquisition mission at Hill AFB, Utah. You will provide cross-functional mechanical engineering expertise across the lifecycle of weapon systems and subsystems in an Advisory and Assistance Services role.

Requirements include US citizenship, an active Secret clearance, ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Onsite at Hill AFB with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering support across lifecycle.
• Apply engineering principles to meet cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Assist with engineering analysis, troubleshooting and recommendations.
• Support complex tasks including statics, dynamics, tribology, wear, fatigue, corrosion, fluids, thermodynamics.
• Generate and interpret technical data packages (2D drawings, 3D models).
• Support testing, life prediction and standardization of materials.
• Provide inputs to briefings and program documentation for government decisions.
• Collaborate within IPTs to enable mission execution.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Tribology

Wear

Fatigue

Corrosion

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

IPT collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (Bachelor’s)

ABET-accredited engineering program (Master’s)

Tools

2D drawings review

3D models review

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer supporting an Air Force acquisition mission within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EBH) at Hill Air Force Base, UT. In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide mechanical engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle to ensure weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment meet program objectives for cost, schedule, performance, and compliance.

This is a full-time onsite position at Hill AFB, UT.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering support across the acquisition, development, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to ensure technical efforts align with program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Assist with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations supporting system and equipment performance.
• Support planning and execution of complex engineering tasks involving:
  • Statics, Dynamics, Tribology
  • Mechanical wear, Fatigue, Corrosion
  • Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics
• Assist in the generation and interpretation of technical data packages, including 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Support testing, evaluation, life prediction, and standardization of materials and material properties used in engineering design.
• Provide technical inputs to briefings, technical reviews, and program documentation in support of Government decision-making.
• Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support mission execution and program success.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Years of Experience: 5 years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Years of experience: 3 years of Relevant Experience

• Experience supporting Air Force or DoD acquisition programs
• Experience supporting weapon system development and/or sustainment environments
• Strong experience interpreting technical drawings and models in support of engineering decisions

Technical Skills

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals (Statics, Dynamics, Wear, Fatigue, Corrosion, Tribology)
• Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics analysis
• Technical data package review (2D drawings, 3D models)
• Materials engineering concepts including life prediction and standardization
• Engineering support for acquisition, development, and sustainment programs

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in IPT environments
• High attention to detail and ability to support multiple priorities

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB, UT

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion

Onsite

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems 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.