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Principal System Engineer

Odyssey · Hanscom AFB, MA

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Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Staff / principal
Experience
12+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 10, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 10, 2026
Job description

About this role

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal System Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

Duties includ e, but not limited to: Direct Engineering support to the Branch Lead Engineer Oversee high-visibility engineering efforts and acquisition activities supporting the Three-Dimensional Long Range Radar (3DELRR), Wide Area Surveillance (WAS, and National Capital Region-Integrated Air Defense (NCR-IADS) programs Initiates, oversees, and/or develops requirements from Branch project’s inception to conclusion Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program, project staff, ESG Senior Engineering leadership Provides detailed analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts Consults with program stakeholders, operators, and program office leadership to define needs or problems; oversees studies; and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions Oversees Branch Systems Engineering processes, ensuring proper implementation across the branch and coordinating of required process changes Participates, as required, in stakeholder forums and their strategic planning, including NORAD CONOPS development, requirements development, and user TTP development Stays informed on technology developments by attending technology discussions, forums, and independent research.

Maintains the program development roadmaps Apply advanced systems engineering principles, concepts, standards, and methods to support program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance : Must have an Active Secret Clearance and be Top Secret Eligble Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related professional engineering discipline Years of Experience: 20+ years of relevant experience and at least 12 years of experience in a DoD environment Experience: Preferred experience with DoD tactical radars and integration with command and control reporting systems Interpersonal Skills Strong leadership and team coordination abilities Ability to mentor younger engineers Demonstrated critical thinking skills Ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility environment Strong communication and presentation skills Outgoing personality with the ability to lead multiple teams simultaneously Polished professional presence; prior military leadership experience preferred Location: Hanscom AFB, MA Onsite HB 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 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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays. Odyssey Benefits

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