Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer to support the AFLCMC ARRW program with carbon fiber composites expertise. The role focuses on delivering weapons-system engineering capabilities across the acquisition lifecycle, including design, testing, qualification, and materials processing.

Location is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL with a 9/80 work schedule option and significant travel.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US Citizen required.
• Clearance: Current Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Education and experience: see above education options.
• Experience with composites, preferably carbon fiber.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, qualification, and testing of warheads, including mechanical design and aircraft integration.
• Design and review test plans; oversee testing and qualification activities.
• Provide materials engineering support: material selection, processing, fabrication methods.

Skills

Carbon fiber composites

Materials engineering

Risk management

Configuration management

Education

B.S. in related discipline

M.S. in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Job description

Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

Job Details

• ID: 2026-9216
• Category: Engineering
• Type: Full Time
• Biweekly Hours: 80
• Location : Eglin AFB
• Min Salary: USD $140,000.00/Yr.
• Max Salary: USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Job Locations

US-FL-Niceville

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer with carbon fiber composites expertise to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Agile Weapons Division ARRW program (AFLCMC/EBX ARRW). This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process.

This position is located onsite at Eglin AFB, Florida. 9/80 work schedule is available.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the design, development, qualification, and testing of warheads, including mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, and aircraft integration.
• Test plan design, review and/or oversight
• Material review and qualification testing
• Support penetration modeling (such as Penetration Curve/PENCURV), fragmentation and penetration performance analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, and insensitive munitions work in accordance with MILSTD810G and MILSTD2105C.
• Provide materials engineering support, including identifying suitable materials, advising on material composition and processing, and developing or improving fabrication and processing techniques.
• Perform testing and evaluation of materials, corrosion control, failure analysis, and contribute to developing or revising inspection techniques, specification standards, and maintenance procedures across the product life cycle.
• Travel to supplier and test sites

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Current Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with composites (preferably carbon fiber)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance
• Knowledge of carbon process flow manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with high temperature materials testing
• Experience with quality testing and review
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

• Risk management and technical problem-solving
• Configuration management and technical documentation

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 25-50%

Work Environment: Onsite.

9/80 work schedule is available.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities