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Odyssey Systems · 1 day ago

Modernization Engineer- Hardware

US-CO-Colorado Springs

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking multiple Modernization Hardware Engineers for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Ground-Based Radar Digitization program, which aims to modernize legacy radar systems for missile detection and defense.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expert government oversight by reviewing and assessing prime contractor designs for radar back-end modernization, including processors, exciters, receivers, and timing systems

Analyze and provide independent recommendations on contractor-proposed solutions for mitigating Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and implementing technology insertion with a focus on solid-state and advanced digital processing technologies

Oversee multiple, concurrent hardware design and development efforts from competing contractors, ensuring proposed solutions meet government performance and interface requirements

Review and recommend for Government approval all contractor-generated technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and ICDs across multiple contractor baselines

Advise the government on the technical readiness of hardware by witnessing prime contractor-led integration, qualification testing, and environmental stress screening (ESS)

Champion the Government's technical position in collaborations with systems, software, and cybersecurity engineers across multiple integrated product teams (IPTs)

Serve as a key technical advisor during Configuration Control Boards, engineering trade studies, and all aspects of managing multiple, complex hardware baselines

Drive the definition, implementation, and verification of Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) principles across all GBRD hardware modernization efforts

Qualification

Hardware engineeringRadar systemsDigital signal processingDoD acquisition processesFPGAsHigh-speed data interfacesTechnical oversightConfiguration managementModel-Based Systems EngineeringMOSA standardsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a US citizen

Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret

High School Diploma

15 years of directly related experience; to include 8 years of DoD experience; OR

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience; OR

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

15+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with a significant focus on radar systems

Demonstrated experience on a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or other large-scale (ACAT I/II) programs

Expertise in digital signal processing hardware, FPGAs, and high-speed data interfaces

Proven ability to provide technical oversight and manage relationships with multiple defense contractors simultaneously

Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, technical reviews, and configuration management