Senior Program Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is looking for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer to support the AFLCMC/EBZ Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. This position involves providing systems engineering and technical acquisition support across advanced weapon systems.

The ideal candidate must be a US citizen with a Secret clearance and significant experience in missile acquisition. Responsibilities include supporting engineering activities throughout the DoD acquisition life cycle and conducting trade studies for system performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Extensive experience in missile acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition life cycle.
• Conduct engineering trade studies addressing performance, cost, and reliability.
• Support source selection activities and documentation development.

Skills

DoD acquisition framework

Test engineering processes

Requirements management

Risk management

Analytical assessment techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Ph.D. in a related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer supporting the AFLCMC/EBZ Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

This role provides systems engineering and technical acquisition support across the development and integration of advanced weapon systems, ensuring technical baseline integrity, requirements traceability, and compliance with Air Force and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition life cycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support), including:
  • Requirements definition and analysis
  • Architecture design and implementation
  • Integration and verification/validation (V&V)
  • Risk, interface, and configuration management
  • Technical documentation development (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan)
• Plan and execute technical reviews, audits, and assessments (e.g., CDRs, MRAs, TIMs), including development of entry/exit criteria and supporting artifacts.
• Translate DoD user requirements into actionable system and subsystem engineering requirements.
• Conduct engineering trade studies addressing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, maintainability, logistics, and risk.
• Support Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) in accordance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and OSD (PA&E) guidance, utilizing Government-approved models and tools.
• Perform simulation and analytical modeling to assess system performance, effectiveness, logistics, and life-cycle impacts.
• Evaluate system training, simulators, and support equipment requirements.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses and engineering cost estimates.
• Review and analyze contractor proposals and modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness (non-decision making advisory role).
• Support source selection activities, including documentation development and technical advisory input.
• Develop, review, and integrate milestone documentation, certifications, and periodic reports in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and applicable AF supplements.
• Apply drafting standards and Government specifications review and monitor contractor drawings for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide independent assessments of system production readiness and risk posture.
• Support FMS case management and international armaments cooperation initiatives.
• Provide systems engineering support in compliance with AF SEAM processes.
• Mentor and guide less senior engineers as required.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must have a current Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering and 13 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
  • One or more engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Missile acquisition experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience supporting DoD weapon systems acquisition programs
• Direct experience with air armament, missiles, munitions, or aircraft integration programs
• Experience supporting AoAs, systems engineering technical reviews, and source selections
• Familiarity with international armaments cooperation and FMS processes
• Test experience

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition framework (DoDD 5000.01 / DoDI 5000.02)
• Test engineering processes across the full lifecycle
• Requirements management and technical baseline control
• Risk management and configuration management
• Engineering trade studies and cost/schedule/performance analysis
• Modeling, simulation, and analytical assessment techniques
• Technical documentation development and review
• Production readiness and lifecycle sustainment analysis
• Familiarity with air-to-air and air-to-surface weapon systems

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to operate independently on mission-critical efforts
• Strong analytical reasoning and sound engineering judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to brief senior Government leadership
• Experience leading or mentoring junior technical staff
• Strong collaboration skills within cross-functional IPT environment

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at the customer's discretion

Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities