Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Position SummaryThe Odyssey Technical Center has an exciting new opportunity for a principal engineering technical leader to drive digital transformation internal to Odyssey and across DoW contracts. This role sets strategy, defines digital engineering ecosystems, and delivers enterprise-level modeling, architecture, and ontology solutions supporting complex systems and systems‑of‑systems. This role owns the cross-cutting technical charter and operating model for systems engineering and supports growth and development of the Technical Center and of the larger Odyssey Technical community. This position can be in Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTE.ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but not limited to: Lead digital engineering (DE) strategy, vision, governance, and implementation across the acquisition lifecycle.Architect integrated digital ecosystems including Digital Thread, cloud-hosted toolchains, CI/CD (DevSecOps) pipelines, and where applicable, Digital Twins.Establish modeling standards, design patterns, meta‑models, ontologies, data dictionaries, and style guides.Apply standard tools and frameworks for general engineering, systems engineering, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).Conduct systems engineering planning, requirements development, interface design, V&V, risk management tools and methods.Lead trade studies and make-buy decision analysis.Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams; develop modeling workforce capability, define and grow Odyssey's technical identity and technical depth.Support growth through proposal technical volume narrative development, white papers, proof of concepts, and solution development and demonstration.QualificationsCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Ability to Acquire Secret ClearanceEducation: Bachelor of Science, Engineering or Computer ScienceYears of Experience: 12+Certifications: N/APreferred QualificationsClearance: Ability to Acquire Top Secret ClearanceEducation: Master of Science, Systems EngineeringYears of experience: 14+Certifications: N/ATechnical Skills12+ years’ systems engineering experience; Prefer 10+ years in DE/MBSE leadershipDeep expertise in architecture frameworks, ontology engineering, and digital ecosystem designHands-on experience with AWS/Azure, Atlassian, SysML modeling tools (e.g. CAMEO, MagicDraw or similar)Requirements Management Tools (DOORS or equivalent) Prefer experience with Digital Twin/Thread implementations, and MBSE integration with DevSecOpsExperience with fielded ground or spacebased sensor systems is highly preferredInterpersonal SkillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to develop and present technical briefings and recommendationsAbility to explain technical concepts to audiences at different levelsAbility to work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPT)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate with Government, military, and contractor personnelAdditional InformationLocation: Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTETravel: 25%Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite or Remote#LI-MP1Company 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.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 DisabilitiesJob SummaryID: 2026-8016Category: EngineeringType: Full TimeBiweekly Hours: 80Location : Name: Huntsville, AlabamaMin: USD $185,000.00/Yr.Max: USD $200,000.00/Yr.