Senior Mechanical Engineer

Odyssey; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support an Air Force acquisition mission at Hill Air Force Base, UT. The role covers acquisition, development, and sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

You will work onsite at Hill AFB, collaborating with IPTs, performing analyses, reviewing 2D/3D data, and contributing to program documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from ABET-accredited program with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering support across acquisition, development, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Assist with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations.
• Support planning and execution of tasks involving Statics, Dynamics, Tribology, wear, fatigue, corrosion, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics.
• Assist in generating and interpreting 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Support testing, evaluation, life prediction, and standardization of materials and material properties.
• Provide technical inputs to briefings, technical reviews, and program documentation for Government decision-making.
• Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support mission execution.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Wear

Fatigue

Corrosion

Tribology

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Data packages

Materials life prediction

Acquisition support

Technical data package review

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

IPT collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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

Duties include, but not limited to:

• 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.