Senior Program Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer supporting the AFLCMC/EBZ Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

 

This role provides systems engineering and technical acquisition support across the development and integration of advanced weapon systems, ensuring technical baseline integrity, requirements traceability, and compliance with Air Force and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Conduct and support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition life cycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support), including:
  • Requirements definition and analysis
  • Architecture design and implementation
  • Integration and verification/validation (V&V)
  • Risk, interface, and configuration management
  • Technical documentation development (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan)
• Plan and execute technical reviews, audits, and assessments (e.g., CDRs, MRAs, TIMs), including development of entry/exit criteria and supporting artifacts.
• Translate DoD user requirements into actionable system and subsystem engineering requirements.
• Conduct engineering trade studies addressing performance, cost, schedule, reliability, maintainability, logistics, and risk.
• Support Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) in accordance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and OSD (PA&E) guidance, utilizing Government-approved models and tools.
• Perform simulation and analytical modeling to assess system performance, effectiveness, logistics, and life-cycle impacts.
• Evaluate system training, simulators, and support equipment requirements.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses and engineering cost estimates.
• Review and analyze contractor proposals and modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness (non-decision making advisory role).
• Support source selection activities, including documentation development and technical advisory input.
• Develop, review, and integrate milestone documentation, certifications, and periodic reports in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and applicable AF supplements.
• Apply drafting standards and Government specifications review and monitor contractor drawings for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide independent assessments of system production readiness and risk posture.
• Support FMS case management and international armaments cooperation initiatives.
• Provide systems engineering support in compliance with AF SEAM processes.
• Mentor and guide less senior engineers as required.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must have a current Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering and 13 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
  • One or more engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Missile acquisition experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience supporting DoD weapon systems acquisition programs

• Direct experience with air armament, missiles, munitions, or aircraft integration programs

• Experience supporting AoAs, systems engineering technical reviews, and source selections

• Familiarity with international armaments cooperation and FMS processes

• Test experience

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition framework (DoDD 5000.01 / DoDI 5000.02)
• Test engineering processes across the full lifecycle
• Requirements management and technical baseline control
• Risk management and configuration management
• Engineering trade studies and cost/schedule/performance analysis
• Modeling, simulation, and analytical assessment techniques
• Technical documentation development and review
• Production readiness and lifecycle sustainment analysis
• Familiarity with air-to-air and air-to-surface weapon systems

Interpersonal Skills