Acquisition Engineering Support-Systems Engineer, Journeyman

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Acquisition Engineering Support - Systems Engineer position. In this role, they will support The Human Systems Division providing advanced performance, survival, and protection capabilities to US and allied air, ground, and naval forces. Human Systems manages development, production, and sustainment of human-centered systems such as aircrew life support, egress, survival, nuclear/biological/chemical defense, aeromedical/aeromedical evacuation equipment, medical information, testing/certification, AF uniforms, and aircraft mishap analysis in the Division of Agile Combat Support, Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Accomplish Engineering Management tasks and interact with lateral AFLCMC organizations or any external agencies required including base facility, personnel, security, computer support, foreign disclosure, foreign travel, public affairs, test organizations and the building managers to facilitate and support uninterrupted day-to-day operations.
• Participate in Technology Insertion discussions, Configuration Control Boards (CCB), and Technical & Programmatic Reviews.
• Assist in performing Failure Analysis and the production of economical solutions to improve System Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability.
• Apply an understanding of DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures to improve planned and existing AF and joint service weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight.
• Develop and review the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements).
• Assist in the translation of user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate systems, subsystem and equipment for deployment.
• Assist with plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class training system manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing and de-militarization capabilities.
• Assist with the review of the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements).
• Assist with developmental planning support in evaluation of the military mission to be accomplished and related requirements documentation; define the set of military missions to be performed and the circumstances under which the mission will be performed.
• Assist with the reviewing, analyzing, and evaluation of change proposals, including regulatory and other policy driver changes or proposed modifications for design feasibility and system compatibility.
• Assist with the development and review of specifications, including system, system segment and equipment specifications, CDRLs, and ICDs involved in programs.
• Support and conduct systems analyses to include system design, design feasibility, configuration audits, and state-of-the-art assessment.
• Assist in the evaluation of systems test plans (such as systems test plans/test and evaluation master plans) and provide recommendations; and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem and component testing.
• Assist in providing systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development and verification of systems and equipment.
• Support and conduct engineering performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies.
• Interface with and coordinate communications with all levels of management and functional counterparts.
• Provide support to committees and boards established to discuss and resolve engineering problems and implement decisions involving the technical aspects of programs.
• Support the Engineering team in the creation of documents such as System Requirements Documents; Systems Engineering Plans; Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluation; and Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness Baseline Documents; and in executing Systems Engineering Assessments of the programs.
• Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development and verification of systems and equipment.
• Evaluate and analyze Contractor- and Government-provided documentation for compliance with requirements; and identify system impacts and cost, schedule, and technical performance risks.
• Provide support for the design, development, production, procurement, and testing of aircrew and maintenance training systems.
• Recommend technical policies to establish and ensure consistency in the application of technical baseline engineering data and processes.
• Assist in evaluating system test plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing.
• Provide technical guidance, coordination and systems expertise to support major AFLCMC system programs.
• Provide assistance for feasibility studies/technical evaluations to determine application and effectiveness of new technologies and concepts.
• Provide support in the evaluation of aircrew and maintenance training plans, test procedures, test reports and evaluation of engineering change proposals.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of time-phased, event-driven Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Program Security Directives (PSDs), Technology Assessment and Control Plans (TA/CPs), and Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and the Anti-Tamper (AT) plan.
• Assist with the development and/or maintenance of the Physical Security requirements for facilities/organizations to include preparing all required documentation for secure facilities.
• Assist with technical requirements associated with procurement, modification, and performance.
• Assist in providing technical input for program requirements and assist in the review of the Contractor's technical activities associated with training devices. This includes technical assistance in training system analysis, development planning, risk mitigation, hardware/software integration, acceptance testing, information assurance certification and accreditation, and facilities.
• Provide technical assistance in the integration of visual, radar, infrared/electro-optic and tactical environment systems and databases.
• Assist in providing technical assistance in flight systems/flight dynamics modeling design and development.
• Assist in providing technical assistance in networking/distributed mission operations of training system devices.
• Assist in establishing test plans and procedures for identifying test parameters and collecting aircraft test data.
• Assist in the application of industry and military standards in the definition and enforcement of flight simulator requirements.
• Provide assistance in the assessment and evaluation of new state of the art concepts, technologies, policies, and processes for application to Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA) and courseware development.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and supporting engineering efforts affecting TSRA and courseware development within a simulation environment.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

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Preferred Qualifications

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Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Additional Information

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: ABET-accredited degree

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patt AFB, Dayton, OH

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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