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Navigation, Guidance and Control Engineer (SME)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

United States, Florida, Niceville

Mar 03, 2026

Job Locations

US-FL-Niceville | US-FL-Niceville

2026-7489

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Biweekly Hours

Location : Name

Eglin AFB

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal (SME) Acquisition Program Engineer - Navigation, Guidance & Control (NGC / GNC) & Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Advanced Programs Division (AFLCMC/EBA).

On the Emerald Coast-where cuttingedge weapons development meets whitesand beaches-you'll ensure anything that guides, navigates, or tracks stays lethal, reliable, and ahead of the threat. This role brings technical punch across the entire DoD acquisition lifecycle, tackling the toughest NGC and TSPI challenges in modern armament systems. You'll blend deep theoretical knowhow with practical engineering expertise to evaluate designs, validate performance, and enforce technical rigor from concept through fielding and sustainment.

If it flies fast, maneuvers hard, or must stay lockedon in a denied environment-you'll make sure it performs with precision.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical reviews of navigation, guidance, control, and TSPI systems, assessing GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion approaches, and navigation algorithm performance against program specifications.

Develop and deliver technical reports, validation criteria, and analysis of navigation system performance, including Monte Carlo, covariance, and realtime/postmission TSPI assessments.
Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for NGC/TSPI components, including integration, sustainment, test planning, and risk management aligned with AF SEAM.
Conduct engineering trade studies and technical evaluations focused on GPS modernization, antijam techniques, alternate navigation solutions for GPSdenied environments, and TSPI instrumentation.
Analyze proposals, requirements, and programatic documentation/artifacts to ensure technical feasibility, costeffectiveness, and proper allocation of NGC/TSPI requirements throughout the system baseline.

Qualifications

Required

Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field.
25+ years relevant experience
Hands-on experience with GPS/INS integration, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithm development (real-time and postmission).
Demonstrated experience with anti-jam techniques, jamming threat assessment, and NAVWAR-related testing.
Proficiency with Monte Carlo/covariance analysis, M&S of navigation systems, and TSPI instrumentation/systems.
Familiarity with AF SEAM-aligned risk management and programatic documentation (ICD/CDD/CPD, AoA, CONOPS).
Strong technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills; experience supporting IPTs.
Security Clearance Required: Current Secret w/ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred

PhD in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field.
25+ years experience in weapon systems engineering within the DoD acquisition environment.
Current Top Secret clearance
Experience with SAASM/MCode receivers, IMU selection/characterization, and GPS modernization programs.
Knowledge of GNSS (GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) exploitation considerations.
Background with RF simulators, range radar/laser tracking systems, and range infrastructure.
Exposure to aerial target guidance/control and data link engineering (including spectrum management).

Travel: Occasional travel to government/contractor sites and test ranges.

Location: Onsite at government facilities; some range/test site support as required.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.