Senior Avionics Integration Engineer

Position Summary

Join a team that designs and certifies cutting-edge avionics for next-generation aircraft. You'll work on mission-critical systems-from embedded computers and sensors to defensive technologies-ensuring they meet the highest standards of airworthiness and safety. If you thrive on solving complex integration challenges and want to see your work fly, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do

• Integrate advanced avionics systems into military and special mission platforms.
• Apply airworthiness criteria (MIL-HDBK-516C) and system safety standards (MIL-STD-882E) to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate on software and hardware assurance using DO-178C and DO-254.
• Work with data bus protocols like MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, and ARINC standards.
• Perform modeling and trade-off analysis to optimize performance and survivability.

Responsibilities

Duties includ e, but not limited to:

• Apply DoD acquisition principles (DoDD 5000 series) and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to SOF engineering tasks.
• Provide systems and avionics engineering support in:
• Requirements generation, system design, integration, modification, testing, airworthiness, and sustainment.
• Perform trade-off studies, system performance analysis, and develop specifications.
• Support airworthiness determinations, Military Flight Release (MFR), and MACC development per MIL-HDBK-516.
• Apply systems engineering processes for:
• Requirements traceability, configuration audits, interoperability, and test verification/validation.
• Interface with DoD agencies, AFMC labs, industry, and universities to exploit emerging technologies.
• Support avionics integration for airborne weapon systems, including:
• Integrated avionics, embedded computer systems, software, and electronic maintenance systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSS&E, MIL-STD-882 safety standards, and ESOH processes per DoDI 6055.05.
• Assist in development and sustainment of training systems, including modeling and simulation.
• Participate in design reviews, TIMs, configuration boards, and interoperability working groups.
• Provide advisory assistance for acquisition documentation (PWS, RFPs, CDRLs) and source selection support.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering principles and DoD acquisition processes.
• Experience with avionics integration and lifecycle engineering for military aircraft.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, and ARINC 610 standards.
• Knowledge of airworthiness certification (MIL-HDBK-516), safety (MIL-STD-882), and Life Cycle Systems Engineering (DAFI 63-1201).
• Ability to conduct system-level integration, interface management, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and architecture modeling tools (e.g., IBM RSA).

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of relevant technical/professional experience. (Minimum 5 years in DoD programs).
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of relevant technical/professional experience. (Minimum 5 years in DoD programs).
• OR, 15 years of directly related technical/professional experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements (Minimum 8 years in DoD programs).
• Degree must be from an ABET accredited institution.

Technical Skills

Systems Engineering & Requirements Management

• Apply systems engineering processes including requirements generation, traceability, configuration audits, and technical reviews.
• Familiarity with tools such as IBM Rational System Architect and DOORS.

Avionics Integration & Airworthiness Compliance

• Experience integrating avionics systems-such as embedded mission computers, sensors, and defensive systems-and ensuring compliance with MIL-HDBK-516C (airworthiness criteria) and MIL-STD-882E (system safety).
• Knowledge of DO-178C (software assurance) and DO-254 (hardware assurance) preferred.

Data Bus & Communication Standards

• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, and ARINC 610 for avionics and simulator integration.

Modeling, Simulation & Trade-Off Analysis

• Ability to perform system-level modeling, simulation, and trade-off studies to evaluate performance, survivability, and cost-benefit considerations.

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including government, industry, and academia.

Communication Skills

• Skilled in preparing technical reports, briefings, and presenting complex engineering concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

• Capable of analyzing complex technical issues, evaluating alternatives, and recommending innovative solutions.

Adaptability & Time Management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing requirements, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

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

Please Note:

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Avionics Integration Engineer, supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program. This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P.