Principal Systems Engineer

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineerposition supporting the ISR Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN) at Wright Patterson AFB OH. WIN 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.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Possess expert knowledge experience and recognized ability to be considered an industry leader in GEOINT Systems Engineer Support of Special Projects. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures
• Provide engineering support to the Special Projects Branch in the ISR & SOF Directorate in the development demonstration and transition of advanced ISR technologies into Air Force systems.
• Apply knowledge and experience in work related to DoD Research Development Test and Evaluation logistics and systems acquisition programs.
• Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
• Apply knowledge and skills in civil engineering technical support as a draftsman/surveyor experimental research and test instruction in mathematical sciences logistical support of weapons platforms metrics development and reporting staff support positions and program management.
• Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
• Apply Department of Defense (DoD) principles (DoD 5000.01 5000.02) and United States Air Force (USAF) Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) policies to engineering tasks including data gathering analysis and acquisition expertise.
• Provide Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) engineering to support technology development testing and integration into intelligence architectures.
• Support sensor and exploitation system enhancements for Test and Evaluation (T&E) including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) High Altitude Long Range GEOINT Capabilities (HALRGC) Laser Radar/Light Detection and Ranging (LADAR/LIDAR) and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) designs using GEOINT DoD acquisition and systems engineering expertise.
• Translate DoD user needs into system requirements for design development and testing conducting analyses trade studies and reviewing system baselines (architecture controls power mechanical systems).
• Assist with drafting Statements of Objectives (SOOs) Statements of Work (SOWs) program plans Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and reviewing test plans.
• Review proposals and specifications (system equipment Interface Control Documents ICDs) for cost feasibility and compatibility.
• Support trade-off studies (cost performance reliability risk) and systems analyses (design state-of-the-art). Evaluate Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) cost estimates and test plans participating in system/subsystem testing.
• Provide integration support developing plans defining interface requirements resolving issues reviewing ICDs and joining Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) activities.
• Support system-of-systems engineering sensor integration on air vehicles (avionics data links power) and architectures to address GEOINT system needs and deficiencies.
• Provide engineering for GEOINT requirements analysis integration and testing.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and Years of Experience:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelors degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR 30 years of directly related experience 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in GEOINT or radars or satellites or signal processing or a similar field
• Background as a software/systems/embedded engineer
• Object-oriented programming (C Python Java C#)
• Experience working with hardware systems

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Ohio

Travel: 10%

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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.

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.

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