Senior Mechanical Engineer

Odyssey; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support an Air Force acquisition mission at Hill Air Force Base, UT. The role covers the acquisition lifecycle for weapon systems and subsystems, ensuring cost, schedule, performance, and compliance.

The position is full-time and onsite at Hill AFB, UT. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and be a US citizen. Relevant ABET-accredited engineering degrees and multiple years of experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor''s degree in ABET-accredited engineering program with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master''s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering support across the acquisition, development, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Apply engineering principles to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Assist with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations for system and equipment performance.
• Support planning and execution of tasks including statics, dynamics, tribology, wear, fatigue, corrosion, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Assist in generating and interpreting technical data packages (2D drawings, 3D models).
• Support testing, evaluation, life prediction, and standardization of materials and material properties used in design.
• Provide technical inputs to briefings, reviews, and program documentation for Government decisions.
• Collaborate within IPTs to support mission execution.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Wear

Fatigue

Tribology

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

2D drawings

3D models

Materials life prediction

Acquisition support

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor''s degree in related discipline

Master''s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting an Air Force acquisition mission within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Armament Directorate Munitions Division (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, Utah.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program and 5 years of relevant experience

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 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.