Senior Systems Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to support Air Force acquisition programs at Lackland AFB, TX. This role involves conducting systems engineering analyses, reviews, and validations; managing technical baselines; and applying advanced decision-making tools and digital engineering techniques throughout the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs 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: 

• Support government systems engineering efforts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from concept development through system deployment and sustainment

• Assist with requirements analysis, functional allocation, system architecture development, interface definition, and technical documentation

• Conduct system trade studies, risk assessments, and analyses of alternatives (AoAs)

• Develop or review technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and test and evaluation plans

• Participate in working groups, technical interchange meetings, system reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), and readiness assessments

• Analyze and track system performance metrics and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals

• Coordinate with program managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure technical integration and compliance with DoD and AFLCMC standards

• Provide input to acquisition documentation such as system engineering plans, specifications, and milestone reviews

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top SecretEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fieldYears of Experience: 15 years of directly related experience, including 5 years supporting DoD programs

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret / SCIEducation: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or relevant disciplineYears of Experience: 8–12 years supporting DoD acquisition programs

 

Technical Skills

• Requirements development (DOORS, Jama, or similar tools)

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, Cameo, etc.)

• Interface definition and integration

• Familiarity with Agile or traditional waterfall acquisition approaches

• Test planning, execution, and verification/validation (V&V) processes

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to work collaboratively with government, industry, and cross-functional teams

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving

Additional Information

Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Travel: May be required up to 10–20%

Onsite

 

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

 

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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities