Jr. Systems Integration Engineer

Company: Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Jr. Systems Integration Engineer supporting the C-17 Globemaster Division (AFLCMC/(WLM). The C-17 Globemaster Division is responsible for the C-17 development, testing, production, and sustainment of the U.S. and foreign C-17 aircraft fleet. The division plans, justifies, and executes a total budget for the USAF top airlift program plus international military sales for seven partner countries. The division also leads the government, industry, and FMS teams to design, build, modernize, and provide global support for the C-17.



Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Basic Engineering Support

Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve the performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
Have an understanding of applying MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria, to aircraft systems and subsystems. Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft. Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations.
Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate weapons systems, subsystems, and equipment for eventual fielding and deployment. Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world-class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing, and de-militarization/disposal of weapon system capabilities within the USAF. Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of existing and future operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off assessments of proposed designs/modifications. Assist in providing rapid response engineering service and support as an augmentation to organic resources through in-depth problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems. Support and assist in conducting the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluating contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluating safety concerns of using and support commands; and assisting with the resolution of high priority safety issues.
Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews. Assist in producing or supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment.
Assist in providing support to produce or review products that include the following: technical evaluations/plans; engineering studies, reports, and analyses; and acquisition strategies/plans such as: ICD; Operational Requirements Document (ORD)/CDD; CONOPS; CPD; System Requirements Document (SRD); System Specification; RFPs; System Engineering Plan (SEP); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Test Acceptance Procedures (ATPs); Program Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE); information support plan; PPP; Technology Assessment/Control Plan (TA/CP); emerging technology assessments and Technology Transition Plans (TTPs); Information Assurance Strategy (IAS); Security Classification Guide (SCG); Alternative Live Fire Test and Evaluation Plan; Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA) compliance; Consideration of Technology Issues; Data Management Strategy; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Survivability Assessments; Net-Centric Data Strategy; Spectrum Supportability Determination; Technical Data Rights Strategy; Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA); Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA); and other program/technical documents as required.
Assist in developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approvals.
Support project team meetings, working groups, and reviews as needed, such as: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, TIM, FCA, PCA, PRR, PMR, and other meetings/working groups/reviews as applicable.
Assist in analyzing equipment and software deficiencies; make recommendations for equipment and software deficiency corrections; and assist in developing, integrating, and testing equipment and software deficiency solutions.
Assist the USG in the engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues including but not limited to evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSN), ECPs, Contract Change Proposal (CCPs), FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents.
Assist in the development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
Perform, as required, an advisory role for program weapon system contractor source selections on all engineering related requirements.
Assist the USG in the performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure OSS&E for all products. Follow the Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and all lower-level supplements and related documents including applicable OIs.
Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained. Aid the Air Force in reviewing and updating the OSS&E baseline document and shall support the Air Force in the identification of OSS&E elements, progress reporting of OSS&E metrics, and interaction with other organizations to ensure continued OSS&E compliance.
Assist with the implementation of the SEP throughout program operations and advise the USG of pertinent shortfalls or gaps for which corrective actions may be needed.
Participate in value stream mapping activities and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) program facilitation. Understand the AFSO21 initiative and shall be able to apply and facilitate performance improvement events and actions to ensure the use of best engineering practices.
Assist in translating production and operational requirements into design, fabrication, and testing objectives. Provide analysis and recommendations to systems suitability for installation, functionality, and reliability of systems and readiness of existing manufacturing processes.
Assist in generating and managing configuration management, data management, and risk management processes and plans; support environmental assessments, support design reviews, TIMs, interface control meetings, program management reviews, audits, and other technical reviews; and have a thorough knowledge of DR procedures and processes.
Assist in producing and/or reviewing technical evaluations, engineering studies, reports, analyses, and acquisition plans and strategies.
Assist in milestone preparation as well as engineering evaluation of OEM and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues such as: evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices, ECPs, Contractor Change Proposals, FAA bulletins, and related documents.
Apply OSS&E and airworthiness processes, as well as assist in providing risk assessments, safety analysis, and recommendations, and address high priority safety issues.

Systems Integration Engineer

Perform systems engineering to include expertise in systems design and integration; manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering; airworthiness; and configuration, and data management. Assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining processes to assure weapon systems are fully integrated, manufactured, sustained, configuration managed and operationally safe, suitable, and effective throughout their life cycle. Understand and execute AFPD 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, through standardized processes, and issuance of flight authorizations. Apply OSS&E and airworthiness processes, as well as assist in providing risk assessments, safety analysis and recommendations, and addressing high priority safety issues.
Have knowledge of systems engineering in support of system definition, development, integration, verification methods, sustainment, risk modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, human-system integration (HSI), crew stations engineering, OSS&E efforts, interoperability requirements, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems, including ground-based systems. Assist in reviewing, developing, and updating applicable program documentation for systems engineering relevant requirements/issues. Participate in and assist in the planning of systems engineering risk assessments by establishing a risk management review, coordinating action item status, and updating risk management metrics. Assist the program office Airworthiness Certification Working Group (ACWG) by assisting in the support, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification (MACC) compliance package and assist in conducting an airworthiness risk assessment. Assist in the planning and execution of the Airworthiness Review Board Meeting in support of obtaining military flight releases/military type certificates. Produce draft documentation as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance to support the airworthiness process.
Review and assist in performing assessments on program-specific databases, analyzing BIT failure reports, and comparing failure reports against the BIT interpreter analyzer for accuracy of BIT indications; provide system integration guidance to aircraft program offices for the program system installation and system maintenance; review and analyze technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility and system capability; assist in conducting performance effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies; and conducting systems analyses to including but not limited to system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessments.
Provide system integration guidance to the Government for the program system installation and system maintenance. Assist in reviewing and analyzing OEM technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility and system capability.
Assist in performance effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies. Assist in systems analyses to including but not limited to system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessments.
Provide technical expertise and proper application of systems engineering processes to support technology and systems development. Assist in defining the maturation of technology development and technical risk reduction efforts; and evaluating and managing requirements, functional and physical architectures, and interfaces. Assist in managing the technical issues that arise as a result of the integration processes using a systems approach. Assist in developing a SEP to address the technical strategy of the development efforts. Employ procedures, methods, and tools for measuring technical progress and assist in assessing the effectiveness of plans and solutions.
Assist in the development and review of the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements). Assist in developmental planning support in the evaluation of the military mission to be accomplished and any related requirements documentation. Assist in reviewing and analyzing proposals, including regulatory and other policy driver changes or proposed modifications, for design feasibility and system compatibility. Assist with the core engineering tasks as they relate to system design engineering.



Qualifications

ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline with four (4) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed.
Possess the knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline. The work can be done independently or monitored by senior employees to ensure compliance with proper procedures. (Program Office Support interface).

Additional Information:

Work Location - Warner Robins AFB, GA
Secret Clearance required

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, 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.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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