Systems Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) at Lackland Air Force Base. HNI delivers enterprise support to over 110 active Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve installations and bases, providing technical and policy support, as well as C3I infrastructure for USAF enterprise applications.

In this role, you will apply a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of software engineering to design, develop, test, and implement software solutions. You will support all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), contributing to the planning, requirements, design, verification and validation (V&V), and sustainment of mission-critical systems, while working in collaboration with government and industry partners.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Review, prepare, and analyze documentation, requirements, design, and test materials.

• Evaluate operational feasibility by analyzing problem definitions, requirements, and potential solutions.

• Develop software solutions through documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and well-structured code.

• Design and install solutions by determining system specifications, standards, and programming.

• Conduct systems analysis to recommend improvements in policies, processes, and procedures.

• Obtain and manage software licensing, including vendor engagement, testing, and approval of products.

• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.

• Develop solutions by studying user needs, systems flow, data usage, and work processes, following the software development life cycle.

• Plan and/or implement Agile acquisition and software development techniques.

• Plan and/or implement DevOps processes and techniques for cloud and non-cloud applications.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required QualificationsClearance: Active Secret clearanceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience (3 within DoD) OR

• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications (5 within DoD)

Preferred QualificationsEducation: Master’s degree in a related field

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C++, Java, Python, etc.)

• Familiarity with software development tools, repositories, and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins)

• Experience with Agile development, DevOps processes, and cloud platforms

• Strong understanding of SDLC, V&V, and systems analysis practices

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Adaptability to evolving mission and technical requirements

Additional Information

Location: Lackland AFB

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

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