Senior Weapons System Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking an accomplished and mission-driven Senior Weapons System Cybersecurity Engineer (Acquisition Program Engineer) to provide Systems Interoperability and Integration Engineering advisory support to a high-priority Air Force Air-Launched Hypersonics program within the Agile Weapons Division (AFLCMC/EBX) at Eglin AFB, FL.

In this role, you will operate as an objective subject matter expert evaluating prime contractor engineering data, supporting the integration of advanced weapon systems with complex Command, Control, Communications, Information Technology, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) architectures operating across joint and coalition environments.

This position requires deep expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity, communications engineering, interoperability, and weapon system integration. While this role does not involve direct ownership of hardware or software design, the successful candidate will demonstrate the technical depth and critical thinking to evaluate contractor deliverables, assess technical risks, verify compliance with Government requirements and industry standards, and ensure weapon systems can securely and effectively operate within highly networked operational environments.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate contractor deliverables, assess technical risks, verify compliance with Government requirements and industry standards, and ensure weapon systems can securely and effectively operate within highly networked operational environments.
• Assess prime contractor engineering products, review system architectures and interface designs, monitor integration and test activities, and provide independent technical analysis to support acquisition, certification, and lifecycle management decisions.
• Support architecture development and analysis, interoperability testing, cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) assessments, Communications Security (COMSEC) evaluations, spectrum certification activities, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) analyses, and integration efforts involving manned and unmanned platforms.
• Additional responsibilities include reviewing technical requirements, acquisition strategies, modernization plans, interface specifications, and test methodologies to ensure system performance, compatibility, survivability, and mission effectiveness across air, land, maritime, and space domains.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Current Top Secret

Education and experience:

• Bachelors degree in an related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Masters degree in a related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate cybersecurity workforce qualification in accordance with DoD Manual 8140.03. Acceptable certifications include CISSP, Security+, CASP+, CCSP, CISM, or other applicable DoD 8140-qualified certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science engineering degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting secure weapon system integration with C4ISR systems, mission planning environments, logistics and sustainment information systems, and multi-domain operational architectures.
• Knowledge of tactical data links, network architectures, communications protocols, secure information exchange, and weapon system interoperability.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, cybersecurity frameworks, interoperability standards, and technologies that enable secure, standards-based communication across the joint warfighting enterprise.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience or knowledge in:

Technical Skills

• Systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements development, and technical documentation.
• Architecture development, analysis, and system integration.
• Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, communications engineering, and interoperability engineering.
• Test and evaluation planning, execution, and technical assessments.
• Technology modernization initiatives, acquisition support, and lifecycle management activities.
• Evaluating system architectures, interface designs, technical documentation, and contractor deliverables for compliance with Government requirements and industry standards.
• Assessing technical risks, cybersecurity impacts, interoperability concerns, and operational effectiveness within complex networked environments.
• DoD acquisition, systems engineering, testing, certification, and lifecycle management processes.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 20%–30% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

9/80 work schedule is available (every other Friday off)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities