Senior Airworthiness/Aerosystems Engineer

Odyssey; Enid (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Odyssey Systems seeks a Senior Airworthiness/Aerosystems Engineer to support AFLCMC/HBS/WIW and AWACS division. This full-time hybrid role is located at Tinker AFB, OK, with travel and steady collaboration across FAA, USAF, and industry partners.

The role requires deep airworthiness expertise, DoD acquisition knowledge, and ability to lead certification activities, develop certification artifacts, and advise program offices on airworthiness strategy. A TS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 12+ years of DoD or related aerospace experience.
• Experience with airworthiness standards and CDA-based acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Define airworthiness certification requirements and assess contractor compliance.
• Provide aircraft engineering insight for airworthiness development and assist the program office.
• Assess the viability of the system design to meet airworthiness requirements and resolve issues.
• Engage with FAA, USAF authorities, and program offices to establish compliance strategies.

Skills

Airworthiness certification

DoD/DAU standards

Systems engineering

Regulatory compliance (CFR, MIL-HDBK-5

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

12+ years of DoD/aerospace experience

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Airworthiness/Aerosystems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi-sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E-3 platform and in shaping development of follow-on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB, OK.

Responsibilities

Duties includ e, but not limited to:

• Define airworthiness certification requirements and assessing contractor compliance with these requirements
• Providing aircraft engineering technical insight of airworthiness development effort and assist the program office in implementing aircraft system engineering responsibilities
• Assess the viability of the system design and its ability to meet airworthiness requirements, as well as, identify and resolve any issues on aircraft performance requirements.
• Define taskings, gathering and reviewing inputs, and reporting to the program office
• Familiar with aircraft certification, operation, and maintenance processes per Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as managed by the FAA
• Understanding of all aspects of airworthiness as outlined in AFPD 62-6 and AFI 62-601, the DoD Defense Acquisition System process and how it relates procurement of a Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA)-based capability to include planning, certification basis, compliance review, risk acceptance and airworthiness approvals for all USAF manned/unmanned aircraft which are owned, leased, operated, used, designed, or modified by the USAF
• Possess comprehensive expertise, experience, and understanding of CDA and subsystem requirements for the acquisition, integration, certification, and fielding of a new USAF Mission Design Series
• Possess knowledge and experience in one or more areas of airworthiness as outlined in MIL-HDBK-516
• Provide technical expertise in aircraft systems, subsystems, and engineering subject areas for the purpose of completing the tasks
• Expertise in the USAF airworthiness certification process and policy, and experience in defining and implementing an airworthiness strategy for an Acquisition Category (ACAT) program
• Experience in related work or certified as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative and have an expert understanding of the USAF airworthiness and USAF aircraft acquisition processes

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR

• 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience supporting airworthiness certification and military aircraft approval processes, including development of technical data packages, certification artifacts, and flight authorization documentation.
• Deep knowledge of USAF Technical Airworthiness policies, directives, instructions, and advisories, with the ability to define certification requirements and assess contractor compliance.
• Proven ability to evaluate aircraft and aerospace system designs, analyze technical risks, and assess compliance with airworthiness, safety, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting Military Type Certification (MTC) activities, including design reviews, conformity assessments, verification efforts, and certification recommendations.
• Skilled in conducting technical assessments and coordinating with Program Offices, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Force certification authorities, and engineering organizations to establish compliance strategies and certification methodologies.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, aircraft development processes, test and evaluation activities, and requirements verification throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Proficient in utilizing Integrated Digital Environments (IDE) and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), technical documentation, certification records, engineering reports, and executive-level briefings.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex airworthiness and engineering issues to leadership, certification authorities, program offices, and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with experience collaborating across government, FAA, contractor, engineering, test, and sustainment organizations to achieve program objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through technical influence, guiding multidisciplinary teams toward certification and airworthiness compliance without direct supervisory authority.
• Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills, capable of managing multiple certification efforts, technical reviews, and stakeholder inputs simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of identifying airworthiness concerns, evaluating alternatives, and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Self-motivated and proactive professional who operates effectively in dynamic, high-visibility environments while maintaining attention to detail and mission focus.
• Adaptable team player with excellent situational awareness, professionalism, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while balancing technical, programmatic, and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB, OK

Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB, Seattle)

Hybrid #HB

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.