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Senior Acquisition Program Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems


Job Location:

Niceville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Summary

Odyssey has an excited opportunity for an experienced Senior AcquisitionProgram Systems Engineer to support the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems including missiles bombs warheads seekers/sensors countermeasures training systems radars explosive devices and related support equipment. This work spans requirements analysis through disposal and includes support to international programs and FMS.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

Provide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition design integration verification/validation deployment and sustainment
Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans technical reviews audits and interchange meeting materials (e.g. CDR TIMs)
Conduct trade studies on performance cost producibility maintainability and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling
Perform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness
Support developmental planning AoAs mission needs analysis sensitivity and uncertainty analysis and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance
Provide engineering assessments for training systems simulators integration requirements and system readiness reviews
Support source selection activities in a nondecisionmaking advisory role including documentation development and proposal reviews
Produce technical trade studies integration documentation and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation
Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight configuration management requirements management and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS
Provide program engineering support for evaluations testing portfolio reviews and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specifications

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in related disipline 15 years relevant experience; or Masters degree 10 years of relevant experience; or PhD 5 year of relevant experience
  • Degree from an ABETaccredited engineering program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs

  • Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs

Technical Skills

  • DoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting

  • ACAT I II and III program execution

  • DAMIR EDA PMRT CRIS

  • Cost schedule and performance management

  • Risk management planning and execution

  • Acquisition strategy and milestone documentation

  • Business Case Analysis and trade study development

  • Systems Engineer experience

Interpersonal Skills

  • Executive-level written and verbal communication

  • Senior-leader briefing and advisory skills

  • Analytical decision-making and problem-solving

  • Ability to lead and influence in IPT environments

  • Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB FL

Travel: May be required at the customers discretion

Onsite

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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.

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


Required Experience:

Senior 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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