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System Architect/Modernization Engineer SME

$180k

Odyssey Systems

System Architect/Modernization Engineer SME

Job Locations


US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID


2026-7642

Category


Engineering

Type


Full Time

Biweekly Hours


80

Location : Name

Peterson SFB

Min


USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Max


USD $200,000.00/Yr.

Position Summary

We are recruiting for a System Architect/Modernization Engineer at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO supporting the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. The Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program modernizes the legacy radar systems associated with the five Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs), the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), Cobra Dane, and Eglin Radar which support Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and Space Domain Awareness missions. This modernization effort replaces outdated analog and hardware-only components with advanced digital, scalable solutions that leverage a government-owned, open-architecture approach. An additional program goal is to address existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the legacy systems by improving cybersecurity capabilities, to include threat detection and data protection.

This is a full-time position located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

    Able to apply Radar technology and operations and suggest improvements for technical insertion and modernization strategies.
  • Provides technical expertise for AoAs between radar systems.
  • Provides systems architecture vision and engineering support for long range radar planning.
  • Able to adapt current systems such as the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment capability to support Space Surveillance missions.
  • Conducts engineering impact analysis and implementation solution of major projects including system upgrades and design improvements such as the 5-9 digit satellite catalog renumbering modification.
  • Provides Missile Warning and Space Surveillance requirements support to identify deficiencies and solutions.
  • Uses modeling and simulation to support operations and sustainment, identifies capability gaps for improving the System Program Agency, System or Site Test Facility or other Lab Facilities.
  • Familiar with the system development suite or other capabilities at site, able to suggest potential improvements to lab and support equipment. Specifies improvement for additional radar technical solutions (e.g. identify best approaches for sustainment upgrades and modifications to the radar system).
  • Provides sustainment engineering team evaluations on aging hardware and making recommendations for new and modified subsystems and components.
  • Provides engineering assistance to PM and Lead Engineer on specific technical efforts including cost estimates, market research, prime contractor studies and other contractor support options.
  • Reviews system supportability analysis and incorporates findings into technical baseline planning.
  • Provides engineering assistance for development of briefings and contributes toward defense and presentations of Acquisition Strategy Panels presentations, POM inputs and training packages for new engineers.
  • Supports new version releases both hardware and software, analyzes Emergency Depot Level Maintenance/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance, Engineering Assists and Technical Assists as needed.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: At least active Secret and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 10 years of directly related experience;or BA/BS degree with 3 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.

Years of experience: 15 years of directly related experience

Additional Experience:

  • DoD Acquisition Program Office experience
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Expert (ESEP).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • DAWIA Practitioner certification in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) or Program Management (PM). Or previous Level III certification in Systems Engineering (SE) or PM.
  • Experience supporting Missile Warning, Missile Defense and / or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control
    Systems
  • DoDAF Architectural documentation experience (Highly Preferred)
  • Cloud-based technologies
  • Mission and/or software applications and their uses
  • Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Sparx EA (including ProCloud Server) or Cameo Enterprise Architect
  • Modeling and simulation on Software intensive systems
  • Tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, AFSIM

Additional Information :

Location: On-site at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO

Hybrid: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on the customer's discretion)

Travel: Travel may be required to CONUS locations (approx. 10%)

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.


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