Mechanical Engineer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB). This role provides senior-level acquisition and program management advisory support for ACAT I, II, and III programs in accordance with DoD and Department of the Air Force acquisition policy.

This is a full-time onsite position at Hill AFB, UT.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Apply specialized knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies.
• Advise in the science and practice of aeronautics involving airborne vehicles traversing the earth's atmosphere and space flight, along with assisting in developing and applying the means of testing, evaluation, life prediction, and standardization of materials and their properties for use in engineering designs and projects.
• Assist in the generation and interpretation of technical data such as 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Perform mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering work involving in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, and sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Assist with planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating significant and complex projects involving the science of mechanical engineering to include:
  • Statics
  • Dynamics
  • Tribology
  • Mechanical wear
  • Fatigue
  • Corrosion
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Education: Masters of Science in a relevant discipline and recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area from an ABET-accredited institution
Years of Experience: 25 years relevant experience and must be published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area such as conference or symposium

Preferred Qualifications

Education: PhD in a relevant discipline
Years of Experience: 25 years Relevant Experience

Technical Skills

• Ability to apply advanced engineering theories, principles, standards, and methods to meet program cost, schedule, performance, and policy objectives

• Proven experience in aeronautics and space flight engineering, including testing, evaluation, life prediction, and materials standardization

• Ability to interpret and generate technical data, including 2D drawings and 3D models

• Proven experience in mechanical, aerospace, and materials engineering supporting weapon systems and support equipment

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering sciences: statics, dynamics, tribology, wear, fatigue, corrosion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to advise on complex engineering science and practice

• Proven experience to plan, organize, and coordinate significant engineering projects

• Ability to communicate technical analyses and engineering data clearly across the organization

• Strong ability to collaborate across complex engineering efforts

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB, UT

Travel: ~10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities