Systems Engineer, SME

Odyssey is recruiting for a Systems Engineer, SME to join the team.  The technical expert filling this position will be an engineering trusted advisor and consultant to the government that supports government-led ongoing and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 enterprises.

Key responsibilities for this position include the ability to review, analyze and assess technical design solutions and the Technical Baseline documents/manuals/drawings that describe them; assess existing systems and their existing requirements and designs; identify system problems, and review and validate provided solutions to address them ; oversee the implementation of system upgrades; develop roadmap inputs for the incremental implementation of capabilities to achieve the customer’s near-term and future goals to ensure the enterprise is expandable to meet future requirements and threats.  This position will support multiple projects and programs within NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space sustainment and the execution of existing programs and projects.  The position will support external network communication designs and requirements that NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space are required to support and or ingest/pass into the system. Odyssey personnel may be assigned the roles of Product Owner and Product Line Manager for an Agile Release Team (ART) and/or System Delivery Team within the program office.

Program: The NCMC-ITW/AA Branch sustains unique Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) subsystems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide military authorities with an accurate, timely, unambiguous and continuous warning and attack assessment of air, missile and space threats.  The Legacy Space C2 Branch sustains unique space command & control systems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide space situational awareness, object tracking, and deconfliction.

This is a full-time position at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO with telework flexibility for local candidates – subject to change per the customer’s discretion.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide systems engineering expertise across the system life cycle, including requirements definition and decomposition, system design, integration, test planning, deployment, and operational transition
• Interact professionally with DoD end users, DoD customer, and contractor support personnel; prepare and deliver technical briefings to technical management stakeholders.
• Review, analyze, and support development of technical documentation across the entire systems engineering and product lifecycle, including, but not limited to, Concepts of Operation (CONOPs),  System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System Requirements Review (SRR) packages, Preliminary and Critical Design Review (PDR/CDR) packages, Test Readiness Review (TRR) packages, Technical Orders/ Technical Manuals (TOs/TMs), Test Plans and Test Procedures, Drawings, Engineering Investigations (EIs), and Functional Configuration Analysis/Physical Configuration Analysis (FCA/PCAs)
• Provide system engineering, technical support, and technical training expertise to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, modernization, installation and deployment/fielding, and operations oversight
• Provide engineering support to review formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, feasibility, capability, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
• Provide technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs
• Support source-selection activities by evaluating proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, performance, risk, and cost effectiveness
• Conduct program and technical reviews of alternative plans, systems engineering processes, designs, and test results to verify compliance with approved program specifications and identify corrective actions
• Review technical documents that define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics; prepare management reports, technical presentations, and corrective action recommendations using engineering economy principles
• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements within functional, allocated and product baselines for completeness, consistency, traceability, and verifiability.
• Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Operational Requirements Documents (ORDs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Military Utility Assessments (MUAs), and Technology Development Strategies

Minimum Requirements: 

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, eligible for TS/SCI and be able to maintain it

Education: BA/BS

Years of Experience: 12 years’ directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the functionally aligned job description, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR,

• MA/MS degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/ professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Additional Experience:

• Have the advanced knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a Senior Systems Engineer
• Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level engineers
• Have a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply systems engineering standards, procedures and practices
• Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to the area of expertise
• Experience working in or with NORAD / NORTHCOM or other combatant commands
• Current missile warning/missile defense knowledge
• Experience with ITW/AA and C2BMC sensors is desirable
• Familiarity with the following CCIC2S and Legacy Space subsystems: Missile Analysis Reporting System (MARS), Processing and Display Subsystem – Migration (PDS-M), Air Mission Evolution (AME), Communications Processing System (CPS), Consolidated Space Operations Wide Area Network (CSO WAN) CMAS Message Processor (CMP), Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP), and Space Deconfliction (DECON)
• Knowledge of Modular Architecture
• Experience with the Agile methodology for development
• Experience performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities
• Familiarity and/or experience with Air Force Reference Implementation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery paradigms
• Familiarity and/or experiences with unit testing and code peer reviews
• Familiarity and/or experience with emulation/virtualization technologies
• Familiarity and/or experience with automated testing techniques and tools
• Familiarity or experience with Unix/Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of the following tools; Share Point, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Rational tool sets
• Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering concepts
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering environments
• Familiarity with/working knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
• Familiarity with/working knowledge of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Knowledge of managing global networks and systems
• Working knowledge of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Protection (HEMP) Hardening of systems and networks
• Knowledge of systems and network designs accounting for bonding/grounding, rack spacing elevations, power design loads, HVAC cooling for systems inside and outside of traditional data centers
• Experience with MILSTAR/AEHF protected MILSATCOM
• Current experience with network integration to mesh cloud architectures
• Experience with transitioning existing networks and systems into virtualized architectures

Additional Information:

Location: Onsite at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO

Hybrid: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on the customer's discretion.)

Travel: Travel may be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations (approx. 8-10%)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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