Avionics Integration Engineer

Position Summary Odyssey is recruiting to fill an Avionics Integration Engineer position supporting the WIB CV-22 Osprey Division, at Patuxent River, MD. WIB is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Utilize multidisciplinary engineering expertise to develop system concepts, assess technical trade-offs, and evaluate alternative design approaches.Assist in defining, translating, and validating weapon system and subsystem requirements into system specifications and airworthiness criteria.Support development of system performance objectives, integration requirements, and resource estimation for design, development, and sustainment activities.Conduct analyses of proposed designs, engineering changes, and program impacts to ensure performance, cost efficiency, and technical feasibility.Perform modeling, simulation, and survivability analyses to identify risks, OSS&E issues, and integration challenges.Provide avionics engineering support for integrated systems, embedded software, diagnostics, electronic support equipment, and mission-critical software releases.Review system architectures, ICDs, drawings, and specifications to ensure interoperability, compliance, and adherence to MIL standards (e.g., MIL‑HDBK‑516, MIL‑STD‑1553, RS‑232, ARINC 610).Provide technical guidance for propulsion system development, integration, performance assessment, and sustainment planning.Support engineering reviews, TIMs, design reviews, configuration boards, and working groups, preparing technical summaries, recommendations, and documentation.Assist in developing source‑selection materials, acquisition strategy plans, technical evaluation criteria, PWS inputs, RFP content, and CDRL recommendations.Maintain and support requirements management using tools such as DOORS and RSA to develop architectures, traceability, and decision-support products.Participate in special studies evaluating emerging technologies, state-of-the-art assessments, and modernization initiatives for SOF weapon systems.Support lifecycle engineering activities across R&D, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture for avionics and weapons systems.Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, feasibility assessments, risk analyses, and documentation supporting airworthiness, OSS&E, and system certification.Apply DoDD 5000-series acquisition policies and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering processes across SOF engineering and integration tasks. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications:Citizenship: US CitizenClearance: SecretMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET) and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 years of which must be in the DoD.Technical Skills:Experience in defining, translating, and validating system requirements, specifications, and architectures using tools like DOORS and RSA.Knowledge of integrated avionics, embedded systems, mission‑critical software, diagnostics, and electronic support equipment.Ability to perform airworthiness determinations, evaluate system safety, and apply standards such as MIL‑HDBK‑516 and MIL‑STD‑882.Hands‑on familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1553, RS‑232, ARINC 610, interface control documentation, and other defense acquisition engineering standards.Skill in conducting technical analyses, design trade studies, survivability assessments, and system modeling/simulation.Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite at Pax River, MD.#LI-ST1 Company Overview 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 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.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 BenefitsJob SummaryID: 2026-9100Category: EngineeringType: Full TimeBiweekly Hours: 80Location : Name: Naval Air Station Patuxent RiverMin: USD $120,000.00/Yr.Max: USD $165,000.00/Yr.