Principal Innovation Engineer at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis, Architecture Definition, Risk Assessment, Test and Evaluation Strategy, Interconnectivity, Cloud-Based Systems, Agile Methods, DevSecOps, Program Management, Data Links, Digital Infrastructure, Firmware, Software-Defined Capabilities, Communication, Acquisition

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Innovation 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 that is located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Candidate selected will Support Director of Innovation Program Executive Officer Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) 1. Operational Analysis to translate operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.2. Architecture Definition to design the capability’s architecture while ensuring integration/interoperability with the broader DAF C3BM enterprise architecture.3. Risk assessment of the capability, and if risk needs to be mitigated, the MIT works with the Science & Technology Community to address.4. Execution management strategy providing the capability’s requirements to the Acquisition Community.5. Test and Evaluation Strategy with the Acquisition Community to work with the Test and Evaluation Community for exercise and experimentation activities before delivery to the Operational Community. Position duties include but are not limited to: Reviews current Department of Defense (DoD) architecture models and designs a migration path to a future state that enables seamless sensor-to-shooter connectivity. Drives interconnectivity between represented PEOs and weapon systems. Engages the joint and coalition community to design and evaluate an architecture that will connect any sensor to any shooter irrespective of service or coalition. Identifies, assesses, and matures innovative and affordable concepts meeting current and future AF needs through multi-domain expertise, analytics, and modeling, simulation & analysis tool development. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance and be SCI eligible. Familiarity with DAF Battle Network data links and related interoperability standards. Understanding of air, space, processing, and computing layers within the operational technology stack. Knowledge of digital infrastructure, including networking and cloud/edge environments. Experience with fixed AOCs and associated mission systems. Understanding of firmware and software-defined capabilities. Ability to engage industry, identify relevant technologies, and map solutions to mission and technical needs for PM implementation. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree Years of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experience Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals 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 #LI-KM1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems 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 Benefits

Responsibilities

The Principal Innovation Engineer will support the Director of Innovation for the C3BM division, translating operational requirements into technical specifications and designing capability architectures. Responsibilities also include risk assessment and managing execution strategies for capability requirements.