Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the engineering, integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts for a DoD acquisition program at Hanscom AFB. The selected candidate will contribute across the program lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, and validation of system-level solutions. You will provide subject matter expertise in systems engineering, digital engineering, and risk management in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Evaluate and recommend improvements for systems engineering programs and technical baselines.

• Conduct technical reviews of program portfolios to assess alternative plans and test results, ensuring system/subsystem performance meets specifications.

• Develop and maintain system-level test strategies, validation criteria, and performance assessments.

• Prepare detailed technical documentation and system specifications; deliver technical presentations and reports.

• Provide full-spectrum systems engineering support across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations.

• Support program risk management activities and develop engineering solutions that align with evolving mission requirements.

• Apply advanced systems engineering techniques, including problem/gap analysis, trade space studies, MODA, and cost-benefit trade-offs.

• Implement Digital Engineering strategies, including Digital Thread and Digital Twin approaches, across the system lifecycle.

• Interface with program offices and support staff, providing both technical leadership and collaborative engagement.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Engineering or a related field

Years of experience: 15 years of directly related experience, including 5 years supporting DoD programs

Technical Skills

• Systems architecture and lifecycle engineering

• SEAM (Systems Engineering Assessment Model) processes

• Digital Engineering tools and methodologies

• MODA and trade space analysis

• Risk and performance-based analysis

• Agile and traditional acquisition frameworks

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Skilled in presenting complex technical data to stakeholders

• Problem-solving and decision-making under program constraints

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Travel: May be required per customer discretion

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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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