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Acquisition Program Engineer (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems


Job Location:

Niceville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition


This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.


Odyssey is seeking experienced AcquisitionProgram Engineers (Systems Mechanical and Software) to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate and other Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.


Our Engineers support the government with designing developing integrating and sustaining complex weapon systems and associated technologies across the full acquisition lifecycle. This includes systems engineering mechanical design and analysis and software development activities to ensure systems meet performance reliability and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
  • Perform systems engineering mechanical engineering or software engineering functions depending on area of expertise
  • Support requirements development analysis traceability and verification
  • Conduct system design integration and technical analysis activities
  • Develop and review technical documentation including specifications interface documents and engineering reports
  • Support technical reviews (e.g. SRR PDR CDR) and program milestone activities
  • Collaborate with program management logistics test and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
  • Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
  • Support risk identification analysis and mitigation planning
  • Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making
Qualifications

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Secret

Education and experience:

All engineering degrees must be from an ABET-accredited institution (or equivalent IRD). Engineering Technology degrees do not qualify.

  • Journeyman: Bachelors degree in engineering and 5 years of relevant experience;
    OR Masters degree in engineering and 3 years of relevant experience
  • Senior: Bachelors degree in engineering and 20 years of relevant experience;
    OR Masters degree in engineering and 15 years of relevant experience;
    OR PhD in engineering and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Principal: PhD in engineering and 25 years of relevant experience;
    OR Masters degree and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at a national level in a relevant technical field
  • Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or equivalent engineering environments
  • Experience supporting system development integration or sustainment activities

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance:Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI

Experience:

  • Experience supporting AFLCMC or other Air Force organizations
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air air-to-surface munitions missiles or related systems)
  • Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) modeling tools (e.g. SysML) or software development environments

Technical Skills

  • Systems engineering processes (requirements integration verification validation)
  • Mechanical design analysis and materials or structural engineering (as applicable)
  • Software development integration and testing (as applicable)
  • Familiarity with engineering tools modeling and simulation environments
  • Risk management and technical problem-solving
  • Configuration management and technical documentation

Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to support complex mission-critical programs
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Location:
Eglin AFB FL

Travel:
May be required up to 1020% depending on program needs

Work Environment:
Onsite

This is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odysseys portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience qualifications and program needs.

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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


Required Experience:

IC


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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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