Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting various Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) programs. This is an evergreen position used to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across our portfolio of engineering and acquisition support efforts.

While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be matched to upcoming positions based on their background, skill set, and program needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in systems engineering, technical integration, and acquisition support within a DoD environment.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Support government systems engineering efforts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from concept development through system deployment and sustainment

• Assist with requirements analysis, functional allocation, system architecture development, interface definition, and technical documentation

• Conduct system trade studies, risk assessments, and analyses of alternatives (AoAs)

• Develop or review technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and test and evaluation plans

• Participate in working groups, technical interchange meetings, system reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), and readiness assessments

• Analyze and track system performance metrics and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals

• Coordinate with program managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure technical integration and compliance with DoD and AFLCMC standards

• Provide input to acquisition documentation such as system engineering plans, specifications, and milestone reviews

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret (with ability to obtain TS/SCI if required)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Years of Experience: 5+ years in systems engineering, preferably within DoD or AFLCMC

Clearance: Top Secret / SCI
Education: Master's degree in Systems Engineering or relevant discipline
Years of Experience: 8-12 years supporting DoD acquisition programs

Technical Skills

• Requirements development (DOORS, Jama, or similar tools)

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, Cameo, etc.)

• Interface definition and integration

• Familiarity with Agile or traditional waterfall acquisition approaches

• Test planning, execution, and verification/validation (V&V) processes

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to work collaboratively with government, industry, and cross-functional teams

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving

Additional Information

Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Travel: May be required up to 10-20%

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

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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