Principal Systems Engineer

Odyssey; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the ISR Sensors Division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires deep GEOINT and radar expertise, with DoD program experience, plus strong software/embedded engineering background.

The engineer will translate user needs into system requirements, participate in ICD reviews, and contribute to test plans, integration, and lifecycle planning. Travel up to 10% and onsite work at Wright Patterson AFB are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD with extensive DoD discipline experience.
• Expertise in GEOINT, radar, satellites or signal processing.
• Background as software/systems/embedded engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide GEOINT engineering support for advanced ISR technologies.
• Translate DoD needs into system requirements and conduct analyses.
• Review ICDs, SOMs, and test plans for feasibility and cost.
• Support system integration, interface definitions, and ICWG activities.
• Contribute to program plans and lifecycle sustainment planning.
• Assist with trade studies and system/subsystem testing.

Skills

GEOINT Systems

Radar Systems

Satellites

Signal Processing

Software/Embedded

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in related field with 20+ years DoD experience

Bachelor’s in related field with 25 years experience, 15 in DoD

30 years directly related experience with 20+ DoD years

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer position supporting the ISR Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Possess expert knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an industry leader in GEOINT Systems Engineer Support of Special Projects. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures
• Provide engineering support to the Special Projects Branch in the ISR & SOF Directorate in the development, demonstration, and transition of advanced ISR technologies into Air Force systems.
• Apply knowledge and experience in work related to DoD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, logistics, and systems acquisition programs.
• Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems, long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems, and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
• Apply knowledge and skills in civil engineering technical support as a draftsman/surveyor, experimental research and test, instruction in mathematical sciences, logistical support of weapons platforms, metrics development and reporting, staff support positions, and program management.
• Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems, long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems, and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
• Apply Department of Defense (DoD) principles (DoD 5000.01, 5000.02) and United States Air Force (USAF), Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) policies to engineering tasks, including data gathering, analysis, and acquisition expertise.
• Provide Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) engineering to support technology development, testing, and integration into intelligence architectures.
• Support sensor and exploitation system enhancements for Test and Evaluation (T&E), including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), High Altitude Long Range GEOINT Capabilities (HALRGC), Laser Radar/Light Detection and Ranging (LADAR/LIDAR), and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) designs, using GEOINT, DoD acquisition, and systems engineering expertise.
• Translate DoD user needs into system requirements for design, development, and testing, conducting analyses, trade studies, and reviewing system baselines (architecture, controls, power, mechanical systems).
• Assist with drafting Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), and reviewing test plans.
• Review proposals and specifications (system, equipment, Interface Control Documents [ICDs]) for cost, feasibility, and compatibility.
• Support trade-off studies (cost, performance, reliability, risk) and systems analyses (design, state-of-the-art).
• Evaluate Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), cost estimates, and test plans, participating in system/subsystem testing.
• Provide integration support, developing plans, defining interface requirements, resolving issues, reviewing ICDs, and joining Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) activities.
• Support system-of-systems engineering, sensor integration on air vehicles (avionics, data links, power), and architectures to address GEOINT system needs and deficiencies.
• Provide engineering for GEOINT requirements, analysis, integration, and testing.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Top Secret

Education And Years Of Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in GEOINT, or radars, or satellites, or signal processing, or a similar field
• Background as a software/systems/embedded engineer
• Object-oriented programming (C++, Python, Java, C#)
• Experience working with hardware systems

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

Travel: 10%

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.

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.