Senior Systems Engineer

Odyssey; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a DoD acquisition mission at Fort Meade, MD. You will provide expert-level systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle, working with DoD leadership to plan, analyze, and execute critical programs.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in systems engineering (5+ with DoD), a US citizenship, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Strong writing skills and experience with cyber-related programs are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizen with TS clearance eligibility or ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience, with at least 5 years supporting the DoD
• Experience with USCYBERCOM and JCC2 programs and applications
• Strong written communication ability and ability to work in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level systems engineering support across the DoD acquisition lifecycle
• Develop and review technical documentation, briefings, and planning materials
• Conduct trade studies and risk management activities per SEAM processes
• Apply Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin in lifecycles
• Ensure compliance with policies and improve system performance

Skills

US citizenship

TS clearance eligibility

10+ years SE experience

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Networking fundamentals

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer supporting a high-priority acquisition mission within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC). The AFLCMC/HNC provides life cycle management for Information Assurance (IA) and other critical cybersecurity systems. Its mission is to ensure the warfighter’s access to information systems while denying adversary access to the same. The division also supports other critical Air Force, DoD, and national systems essential to mobilize, deploy, support, and sustain military operations. This position is full-time, onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level systems engineering support to the Department of Defense (DoD) by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties Include, But Not Limited To

• Conduct reviews on program portfolios to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering processes, manage/sustain technical baselines, and ensure system performance aligns with specifications.
• Perform program reviews evaluating alternative plans, system engineering programs, designs, and test results to assure subsystem and system performance compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation defining system/subsystem characteristics and develop management reports, technical briefings, and presentations supporting planning and decision-making.
• Validate systems by developing criteria, procedures, and performance measures and analyzing test results.
• Provide technical and program engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle including development, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations oversight.
• Support program and project risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
• Conduct trade space analyses, cost versus capability trade-off studies, and technology roadmap analysis for system concept development and improvement.
• Implement Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system lifecycles to modernize engineering processes.
• Apply critical thinking and multi-objective decision analysis methodologies to solve complex engineering problems under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Years of Experience: 10+ years of systems engineering experience, with at least 5 years supporting the DoD

• Experience with USCYBERCOM and JCC2 programs and applications (e.g., Joint Cyber Operations, Threat Awareness Sharing Capabilities, Readiness Applications, MADSS)
• Knowledge of military operations planning, approval, and execution processes
• Proficiency with computer networking fundamentals across multiple communication media (satellite, fiber, wireless, etc.)
• Strong technical writing ability for issue papers, briefings, and summaries
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Master’s degree preferred

Years of Experience: 12+ years of systems engineering experience with significant DoD program support

• Demonstrated expertise in cyber defense acquisition programs, cyber operations, or cybersecurity weapon systems

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering Lifecycle Management
• Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Digital Twin Implementation
• Risk Management and Decision Analysis
• Networking Fundamentals & Cybersecurity Applications
• Systems Integration & Test

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities

Additional Information

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Travel: Travel may be required per 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.