Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer
Niceville, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for anAircraft & Store Integration Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB FL. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The Air Dominance Division is responsible for developing producing and sustaining our nations CounterAir and CounterAir Defense capabilities as well as the aerial targets that support realistic training and weapons testing. Their mission is focused on delivering advanced highimpact armament technologies that ensure the joint force maintains air dominance in contested environments.
Our Systems Engineers apply and execute the followingtechnical processes: requirementsdefinitionandanalysis architecture design implementation integration verification and validation transition decision analysis technical planning technical assessment requirements management risk management configuration management technical data management and interface management.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
- 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
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Secret clearance
Education and experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
- Experience supporting system development integration and/or sustainment activities
- Experience establishing and managing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG) and the development of Interface Control Plans (ICP).
- Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems into the aircraft and/or airborne platform Operational Flight Programs (OFP); management of the development update and assessment of proposed changes to mission planning systems such as the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) to support the activities necessary to accomplish mission planning for weapon systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with anAccreditationBoardofEngineeringandTechnology(ABET)accredited engineering program.
- Experience with armament systems (air-to-air air-to-surface munitions missiles or related systems)
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
Additionally the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Technical Skills
Knowledge and experience in analyzing host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and developing interface control documents for captive carriage and release/launch of Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760 MIL-STD-3014 MIL-A-8591 and Universal Armament Interface (UAI) protocols.
Knowledge and experience in the mechanical aerodynamic electrical logical and logistical compatibility between United States (US) and foreign fighter/bomber/UAV aircraft suspension and release equipment and stores (including their embedded computer hardware and software systems).
Knowledge and experience with aircraft and store electrical power and avionics systems (i.e. seeker sensors fire control mission computer pilot/vehicle interface stores management system GPS INS control actuators).
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 10% depending on program needs
Work Environment: Onsite
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:
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About Company
Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.