Senior Data Links/Testing Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Links/Testing Engineer at Hurlburt Field, Florida, supporting the ISR/SOF Special Operations Division which consists of a diverse set of programs with equally diverse missions to meet a common goal: provide our warfighters with the best weapon systems possible in the most efficient and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5000.1 and DoDD 5000.2R as well as the policies and processes of Headquarters (HQ) AFMC and AFLCMC Engineering Directorate to all SOF acquisition engineering tasks. Shall possess and demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Shall provide advisory assistance in developing system concepts, and in performing technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.
• Assist with providing technical support in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, develop system specifications, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs to include airworthiness (and tailored airworthiness criteria).
• Provide support in developing system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support.
• Apply expertise in the field of engineering and extensive knowledge of the assigned functional area to assist in resolving unique or novel problems related to design and development engineering including having knowledge of: the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
• Assist with planning, analyzing, and evaluating engineering and technical efforts used to define total weapons system/subsystem requirements, translating requirements into design criteria, evaluating alternative design approaches, and developing the system specifications.
• Perform analysis and assist with evaluating proposals, presenting conclusions/recommendations, and integrating technical requirements, directives, and program plans in support of assigned projects/programs in systems engineering, including the preparation and review of detailed specifications, drawings, and supporting documents. Additionally, assist with evaluating performance with respect to program requirements, evaluating design changes to assess effects on performance, and recommending changes to reduce system cost.
• Assist with coordinating special studies on design changes, recommending solutions to technical problems, and recommending different engineering approaches through the development phase and into production. Additionally, assist with managing performance/cost relationships and analyzing systems/equipment to ensure functional/operational integrity and reliability.
• Assist in performing complex and comprehensive analyses and use systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine performance objectives and integration issues.
• Provide support of weapon system contractor source selections, to include the development of the Acquisition Strategy Plans (ASPs), Instructions to Offerors (ITOs), and technical evaluation criteria.
• Assist with developing and documenting recommended engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs and CDRLs for assigned programs.
• Assist in reviewing the overall system design baseline, including but not limited to architecture and interoperability requirements. Shall communicate potential risks, issues, and recommendations to the Government for consideration.
• Support the Government in developing and maintaining requirements using tools such as the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and a baseline architecture model using tools such as IBM Rational System Architect (RSA), and shall assist in developing courses of action and architecture products to support decision making.
• Assist in development of draft documentation (to include DoD Architecture Framework Products and Information Support Plans) by conducting systems analyses to include, but not limited to, system design/design feasibility, state-of-the-art assessments in support of program, technical, and Milestone reviews.
• Provide data links and networking interoperability engineering, consultation, and support to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy subsystems components for air-to-air and air-to-ground communications. Support shall extend to design, development, integration, and testing of data link messaging such as J-Series, K-Series, and VMF messages in accordance with MIL-STDs -6016 and -6017. Additionally, such support shall also include the development and sustainment of Network Architectures as well as the processes required to obtain Air Force Systems Interoperability Testing (AFSIT) and Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certifications.
• Interface with other system acquisition elements, higher headquarters, DoD, Government laboratories, industry, and universities. Shall provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support to exploit emerging technologies through interfaces with AFMC labs, other Government agencies, universities, and industry.
• Assist in providing avionics engineering, consultation, and support to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy supportable airborne weapon systems, including integrated avionics, embedded computer systems, software, and electronic maintenance systems

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Education/Years’ experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 15 years of engineering related experience. (Will consider other engineering degrees)

Additional Information:

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite, with ability to telework

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Company Overview

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