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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

Principal Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730


Principal Systems Engineer

Job Locations: US-MA-BedfordID

2024-5430

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Hours/Week

40

Location: Name

Hanscom AFB

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a

Principal Systems Engineer

providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal). This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processes.Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs.Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Military Utility Assessments, Concepts of Operation (CONOP), Technology Development Strategies, FCAs/PCAs, Technology Standards Profiles.Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product).Assist with material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support.Support engineering technical and technical management processes associated with version/configuration control, to include: Requirements definition and analysis, Architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, Requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management.Assist with planning and execution of technical reviews and assessments (e.g. System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessment), as well as associated documentation development (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan) that are an inherent part of the activities and processes listed above.Development of systems engineering documentation, an understanding of the linking interactions between systems of systems, configuration management, technical data packages and acquisition and sustainment engineering processes.Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen.Clearance:

Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 years of which must be in the DoD OR, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 8 years of which must be in the DoD.Preferred Qualifications:30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principles.Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.Additional Information:Location:

Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA (Onsite 5 days a week)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

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