Communication/Navigation Engineer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Communication/Navigation Engineer Senior, supporting the AFLCMC/WIS ISR/SOF Program, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Applies advanced multidisciplinary engineering principles to support system development, execution, and trade-off studies across SOF acquisition programs.
• Supports systems engineering and requirements analysis, including translating operational needs into design criteria, evaluating alternatives, and assessing airworthiness.
• Implements DoD acquisition policies (DoDD 5000.1/2R) and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering processes in all technical and advisory tasks.
• Assists in drafting engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs, and CDRLs, and supports requirements development using tools like DOORS and IBM RSA.
• Supports general engineering tasks related to communications and navigation systems across aircraft R&D, production, acquisition, and sustainment activities.
• Provides avionics integration support and technical direction for CNS/ATM systems, including requirements generation, design, testing, and lifecycle management.
• Serves as a technical focal point for Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems, collaborating with USAF CNS/ATM agencies to develop performance metrics, verification methods, and civil airspace certification documentation.
• Offers expertise in navigation databases and mission planning systems, including World Wide Navigation Database, terrain avoidance, and integration with suppliers like NGA, JEPPESEN, and avionics vendors.
• Supports systems integration and certification efforts, including OSS&E, airworthiness (MIL-HDBK-516), system safety (MIL-STD-882), and lifecycle engineering per DAFI 63-1201.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education/Years of Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited educational program

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering & Requirements Analysis: Skilled in translating operational needs into technical requirements, conducting trade-off studies, and supporting airworthiness assessments.
• Avionics & Navigation Systems Integration: Experienced in CNS/ATM and CNI systems integration, including design, testing, certification, and lifecycle support.
• DoD Acquisition & Lifecycle Engineering: Proficient in applying DoDD 5000.1/2R policies and AFMC/AFLCMC processes across acquisition, sustainment, and engineering documentation.
• Technical Documentation & Tools: Competent in drafting engineering inputs for acquisition documents (PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs) and using tools like DOORS and IBM Rational System Architect for requirements and architecture modeling.

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, technicians, and program managers, to ensure seamless integration of avionics systems.
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to support documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Adapts quickly to dynamic project environments and client needs, maintaining professionalism and productivity in high-pressure, fast-paced aerospace settings.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, fostering a cooperative work environment and ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards.

Additional Information

Location: WPAFB

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

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 Disabilities