Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems EngineerOdyssey 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 selected candidate will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Data Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users.This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.ResponsibilitiesDuties to include, but not limited to:Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, system integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF Battle Network enterprise architecture.Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs), weapon systems, and mission partners.Conduct capability risk assessments and support development of mitigation strategies in coordination with stakeholders.Support development of execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.Capture and analyze current-state and future-state architectures driven by mission and engagement scenarios.Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.Document requirements for the DAF Battle Network (DBN) Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) environment.Evaluate existing ICAM solutions across DBN programs against established requirements.Identify preferred ICAM solutions and assess capability gaps against documented requirements.Support development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address identified capability gaps.Draft and maintain ICAM strategy documentation and support implementation activities across participating programs.Support development of technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, recommendations, and acquisition artifacts for Government leadership.QualificationsCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance and have the ability to get SCI later on.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's DegreeYears of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experienceTechnical SkillsSystems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycleDoD and USAF systems engineering experienceSystem-of-Systems Architecture DevelopmentMission Integration and Enterprise ArchitectureRequirements Development and AnalysisIdentity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)Risk Assessment and Mitigation PlanningCloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performanceAgile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principlesKnowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75Modeling, Simulation, and AnalysisTechnical Documentation and Executive Brief DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversightCritical thinker capable of identifying issues and developing practical solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and stakeholdersAbility to proactively engage customers and provide well-developed recommendationsStrong organizational and leadership abilitiesAdditional InformationLocation: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 100% OnsiteTravel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretionCompany OverviewOdyssey 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 DisabilitiesPlease 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.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. Odyssey Benefits