SDA Radar Systems Engineer

include, but are not limited to:

• Review, organize and manage the technical baseline of SYD-85 developed weapon systems using modern tools including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Manage, analyze, and trace functional and non-functional system requirements, and architecture components
• Participate in trade studies to support the selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery
• Organize and lead integrated product teams (IPT) to review and resolve technical issues or risks to product delivery
• Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new Space Force systems
• Draft and/or review engineering documents (SEP, RMP, CMP, LCMP, PPP etc.) to ensure best engineering practices are implemented
• Review and approve technical deliverables including (Algorithm Description Documentation (ADD), Test plans and procedures, Technical Orders and engineering drawing packages
• Identify and track development risks in support of Government activities
• Develop technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risks
• Draft, review, and provide input during the development of system requirements and design documentation (e.g., SRDs, FRDs, SOWs)
• Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals
• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, and approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness
• Provide overarching technical support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs
• Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios
• Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades and modifications, and studies and interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators
• Develop and maintain relationships with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community stakeholders throughout the BMC3I enterprise
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Education: Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, or a technical space related discipline

Years of Experience: 8 years of relevant experience with 4 years in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems OR,

• Master’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering (RF), or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems

• Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment – able to take ownership of problems and see through to completion
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients

Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance, amenable to polygraph

Education/Experience: Degree and/or experience in RF engineering, signal processing, agile software development, GPGPU cluster development or optimization, space systems operations and analysis, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems test and evaluation

Certifications: PMP Certification; DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management, Systems Engineering, or Test Level II or III training

• Prior work in program management or assisting program management desired
• Prior work with RF or optical systems including Radars and/or RF communications
• Prior work in developing signal processing systems
• Prior work with DoD software and hardware Agile, waterfall, and hybrid development efforts
• Prior work in testing RF, optical or space systems
• Prior work with SDA sensors, command and control systems, and networks
• Prior work with Space Operations
• Prior work as an A&AS contractor in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization

• Location: 2424 Garden of the Gods Road with occasional work at Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, or contractor locations in Colorado Springs, CO
• Travel: Up to 15% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
• Hybrid: Onsite with an opportunity to telework 1 to 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government

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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.

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