Senior EW Instrumentation Test Engineer SE-4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Odyssey Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electronic Warfare (EW) Instrumentation Test Engineer (SE-4) supporting the 46 Test Squadron Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight (46 TS/TGBB) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position supports developmental and operational testing of airborne instrumentation systems (AIS) flown on 4th and 5th generation aircraft, including integration of RF, EO/IR, and directed energy systems. The engineer will perform complex test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting in support of advanced EW and avionics programs.
This is a full-time, onsite role at Eglin AFB, with 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDY travel.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Perform test engineering duties supporting instrumentation testing on 4th/5th-generation fighter aircraft
- Provide technical expertise on issues of critical importance to the customer
- Assist in developing system requirements, functional capabilities, performance measures, design constraints, and test entry/exit criteria
- Support DT, OT, FDE, and test readiness certifications by identifying deficiencies, verifying compliance, and assessing system stability
- Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the system-under-test life cycle
- Develop and write methods of tests, test cases, test procedures/cards, test directives, technical reports, and test objectives
- Review and analyze system requirements and other test-related documents to support test conduct
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or instrumentation adaptation
- Evaluate tests, assess feasibility/soundness of engineering evaluations, and provide expert recommendations
- Coordinate schedules, pre-test preparations, post-test activities, and integration of test results
- Travel to military ranges and other locations to support test execution, configuration management, hardware setup/troubleshooting, data reduction, and deficiency investigations
- Conduct system testing, validation/verification testing, and modeling & simulation at locations including (but not limited to):- Eglin AFB, FL- Ridgecrest, CA- Nevada Test and Training Range- Wright-Patterson AFB, OH- Patuxent River, MD
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Education: Master of Science degree and 10+ years of relevant technical experience
Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CyberSec First Responder (CFR) or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or CompTIA Cloud plus (Cloud+) or GIAC Security Essentials Cert (GSEC) or CompTIA Penetration Test plus (PenTest+) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- OR Bachelors degree and 10 years of relevant experience
- OR 12 years' experience in lieu of a Masters
- Minimum 5 years in engineering, R&D, and/or flight test of weapon/avionic systems including EW devices
- Experience with AIS, datalink ground systems, and 4th/5th gen aircraft bus interfaces (1760/1553)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to lead technical efforts and support mission-critical testing
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI
Certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Experience in RF/EO/IR/directed energy integration and test (highly desired)
Technical Skills
- Experience with RF, EO/IR, directed energy systems, and electronic combat techniques
- Knowledge of requirements definition, technical development, integration, and testing of airborne instrumentation systems (AIS) for 4th/5th gen aircraft
- Understanding of ground systems capable of receiving and processing AIS datalink messages
- Knowledge of 1760/1553 fighter aircraft weapons bus interfaces with AIS pods/subsystems
- Knowledge of USAF acquisition program management, engineering management, and/or test operations
- Experience preparing detailed test plans, procedures, reports, and technical documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware, instrumentation, and test configurations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct the work of others
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical briefings and documentation
- Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders across government, engineers, and program offices
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays to meet mission requirements
Additional Information
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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 military’s 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.
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