Acquisition Program Engineer (Evergreen)

Position Summary

This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Perform systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or software engineering functions depending on area of expertise
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification
• Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Education and Experience: All engineering degrees must be from an ABET-accredited institution (or equivalent IRD). Engineering Technology degrees do not qualify.
• Journeyman: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in engineering and 3 years of relevant experience
• Senior: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in engineering and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in engineering and 5 years of relevant experience
• Principal: PhD in engineering and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at a national level in a relevant technical field
• Experience: Supporting DoD acquisition programs or equivalent engineering environments
• Experience: Supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI
• Experience: Supporting AFLCMC or other Air Force organizations
• Experience: Supporting armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Experience: Supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS), modeling tools (e.g., SysML), or software development environments
• Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments
• Risk management and technical problem-solving
• Configuration management and technical documentation
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB, UT
Travel: May be required up to 10–20% depending on program needs
Work Environment: On-site

This is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

Company Overview

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.