Systems Engineer (Evergreen)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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 Acquisition Program Systems Engineers at various levels to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) at Eglin AFB, FL.
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 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
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Secret
Education and experience:
- Journeyman (level 2): 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
- Senior (level 3): Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
- Principal (level 4): Master of Science degree in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area. Published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area; OR PhD in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
- Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar) and modeling tools (SysML or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Top Secret clearance
- Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (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
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and modeling tools (e.g., SysML)
- 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 10-20% depending on program needs
Work Environment: OnsiteThis is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s 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.
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.
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