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Electronic Warfare Engineer

Odyssey Systems


Job Location:

St Marys County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting to fill an Electronic Warfare Engineer supporting the WIB CV-22 Osprey Division at Patuxent River MD. WIB is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing producing testing modifying fielding and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Apply DoDD 5000-series acquisition policies and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering processes across SOF engineering systems development and lifecycle support.
  • Use multidisciplinary engineering expertise to develop system concepts conduct technical trade studies and evaluate alternative design approaches.
  • Support definition and translation of weapon system and subsystem requirements into system specifications design criteria and tailored airworthiness requirements.
  • Assist in developing system performance objectives integration requirements and resource estimates for design development sustainment and modernization.
  • Conduct technical analyses evaluate proposals assess design changes and recommend cost-effective engineering solutions aligned with program requirements.
  • Perform modeling simulation and survivability/vulnerability analyses to identify integration issues technical risks and OSS&E concerns.
  • Provide technical support for propulsion system development integration performance assessment and sustainment.
  • Support engineering of sensors signaturereduction technologies defensive avionics and electromagneticenvironment compatibility for SOF platforms.
  • Review system architectures ICDs specifications and interface documentation to ensure interoperability feasibility and compliance with DoD standards.
  • Conduct technical and mission analyses to translate user requirements into system requirements and support milestone reviews and technical evaluations.
  • Support risk identification OSS&E analysis risk mitigation planning and engineering performance assessments across SOF programs.
  • Participate in TIMs design reviews configuration boards and engineering working groups producing technical summaries action items and recommendations.
  • Support development of acquisition documentation including ASPs ITOs PWS content RFP criteria CDRLs and technical evaluation artifacts.
  • Assist in requirements management using tools such as DOORS and RSA to support architecture development traceability and decision-making.
  • Provide engineering support for complex Electronic Warfare systems resolving installation operational and maintenance challenges while coordinating with EW labs and intelligence centers.
Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance: Secret

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (ABET) and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 3 years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience in defining translating and validating system requirements specifications and architectures using tools like DOORS and RSA.
  • Knowledge of Avionics & EW Systems Integration (embedded systems sensors defensive avionics EW equipment).
  • Ability to perform airworthiness determinations evaluate system safety and apply standards such as MILHDBK516 and MILSTD882.
  • Handson familiarity with MILSTD1553 RS232 ARINC 610 interface control documentation and other defense acquisition engineering standards.
  • Skill in conducting technical analyses design trade studies survivability assessments and system modeling/simulation.

Remote Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite at Patuxent River MD.

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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 militarys 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

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance Tricare supplement short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts health savings accounts employee assistance program learning and development benefit paid time off and holidays.

Odyssey Benefits


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.

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