Systems Engineer SME

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the HNA contract at Hanscom Air Force Base. This position supports the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Acquisition Node (AN) within the C3BM portfolio. The environment is dynamic and continuously evolving, requiring a high-energy individual with strong initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, and the versatility to thrive in ambiguity. You will work directly with government, industry, and internal stakeholders to define problems, shape solutions, and deliver capabilities aligned with ABMS objectives.

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:

Lead and support the development of system/subsystem requirements and translate them into architectural solutions for complex IC and DoD environments.

• Serve as a senior advisor on engineering and acquisition activities, including the preparation of acquisition documentation and system architecture artifacts.

• Mentor junior systems engineers and guide them in best practices for documentation and requirements analysis.

• Engage directly with industry partners to define, assess, and iterate on technical solutions-serving as a trusted interface between government and external teams.

• Analyze project feasibility and contribute to technical evaluations of RFP responses.

• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies; apply sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-evolving program conditions.

• Develop and deliver technical presentations to senior leadership.

• Adapt to shifting priorities and responsibilities as the contract matures, maintaining a proactive approach to identifying what needs to be done without waiting for direction.

• Position responsibilities are expected to evolve over the life of the contract; adaptability is essential

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 5-8 years in systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education: Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of experience: 8+ years total; specific IC and DoD experience strongly preferred
Certifications: APDP Level II or III in Engineering (or equivalent)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Experience with IBM DOORS, Rational Software Architect (RSA), and Unified Modeling Language (UML)

• Strong understanding of SEAM and CMMI best practices

• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition process and agile acquisition principles

• Ability to interpret and apply various IC source documents

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers

• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Ability to multitask across large, complex project portfolios

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

Onsite

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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.

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