Sr. Structures Engineer (SOF/134)* at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description:

Description

Title: Sr. Structures Engineer

Job Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Sr. Structures Engineer supporting the Strike Systems Branch. The AC-130J Gunship Program is a United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Acquisition Category (ACAT) II program to modify MC-130J aircraft supporting dedicated SOF missions with close air support and air interdiction. The primary role of the program is integration of the Precision Strike Package (PSP) on MC-130J's producing the AC-130J. PSP is a proven capability composed of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) with major components including weapons, sensors and fire control equipment. The physical integration of PSP onto the AC-130J is performed by a combined Government and contractor team. Program management authority resides with USSOCOM (PEO Fixed Wing) and is supported by six Combat Acquisition Detachments (CADs). The Strike Systems Branch is one of these CADs and is responsible for the integration of PSP capabilities onto the platform.

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is an innovative small business committed to providing world class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Job Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

- Shall apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5000.1 and DoDD 5000.2R as well as the policies and processes of Headquarters (HQ) AFMC and AFLCMC Engineering Directorate to all SOF acquisition engineering tasks. Shall possess and demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Shall provide advisory assistance in developing system concepts, and in performing technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.

- Shall assist with providing technical support in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, develop system specifications, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs to include airworthiness (and tailored airworthiness criteria).

- Shall provide support in developing system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support.

- Shall apply expertise in the field of engineering and extensive knowledge of the assigned functional area to assist in resolving unique or novel problems related to design and development engineering including having knowledge of: the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.

- Shall assist with planning, analyzing, and evaluating engineering and technical efforts used to define total weapons system/subsystem requirements, translating requirements into design criteria, evaluating alternative design approaches, and developing the system specifications.

- Shall perform analysis and assist with evaluating proposals, presenting conclusions/recommendations, and integrating technical requirements, directives, and program plans in support of assigned projects/programs in systems engineering, including the preparation and review of detailed specifications, drawings, and supporting documents. Additionally, shall assist with evaluating performance with respect to program requirements, evaluating design changes to assess effects on performance, and recommending changes to reduce system cost.

- Shall assist with coordinating special studies on design changes, recommending solutions to technical problems, and recommending different engineering approaches through the development phase and into production. Additionally, shall assist with managing performance/cost relationships and analyzing systems/equipment to ensure functional/operational integrity and reliability.

- Shall assist in performing complex and comprehensive analyses and use systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine performance objectives and integration issues.

- Shall assist with:

- Developing, implementing, and documenting projects;

- Ascertaining needed changes or modifications to production methods, procedures, and/or approaches;

- Documenting systems requirements;

- Evaluating procedures and employing innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals;

- Supporting engineering reviews and/or panels, developing evaluations and technical justifications of feasibility, practicability, and technical soundness, recognizing priorities as well as the urgency of the situation; work may include use or development of computer-aided engineering and analysis tools;

- Developing, executing, and reviewing policies, processes, and procedures of a special or miscellaneous character that may span multiple engineering disciplines and requires application of knowledge of such fundamentals;

- Participating in special projects/initiatives, and preparing oral/written reports; Presenting briefings and developing technical reports to document progress and results; Preparing management reports and conducting technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action;

- Performing airworthiness determinations, Military Flight Release (MFR) preparation, Modification Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC) development, and reportability determinations per the latest version of Military Handbook (MIL-HDBK) 516.

- Shall assist in conducting limited modeling, simulation, and analysis of the effects of individual modifications on the survivability/vulnerability of the SOF platforms. Shall communicate potential risks, issues, and recommendations to the Government for consideration.

- Shall assist the Government by providing guidance on the technical direction and policy for development and integration of propulsion systems: performance and operability, structures and subsystems and controls. Shall provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support for the development, deployment and maintenance technical requirements associated with propulsion system development and sustainment.

- Shall assist in providing systems and subsystems engineering, technical guidance, and support to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy electronic sensors, aircraft signature reduction technology, and defensive avionics for airborne weapon systems to ensure total weapon system compatibility with the electromagnetic environment and to ensure aircraft survivability.

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Pregnancy, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Marital Status, Genetic Information, Protected Veteran Status, Or Other Factors Protected By Federal, State, And/or Local Law. This Policy Applies To All Terms And Conditions Of Employment