Modernization Engineer-Hardware

Position Summary

We are recruiting for multiple Modernization Hardware Engineers for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO supporting the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program.  The Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program modernizes the legacy radar systems associated with the five Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) and the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), which provide continuous surveillance for missile and satellite detection, tracking, and reporting to support Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and Space Domain Awareness missions. This modernization effort replaces outdated analog and hardware-only components with advanced digital, scalable solutions that leverage a government-owned, open-architecture approach.  An additional program goal is to address existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the legacy systems by improving cybersecurity capabilities, to include threat detection and data protection.

This is a full-time position located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

***This position is contingent upon contract award********

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 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

Required Technical Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Education: Bachelor's

Years of experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Certifications:  NA

Preferred Technical Skills:

• DAWIA (or equivalent) Level II/III Certification in Engineering (ENG) or Systems Engineering (SE).
• Senior Member of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Sparx EA).
• Familiarity with hardware-specific MOSA standards and process.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Field Gate Programmable Arrays (FPGA) and Radio Frequency System on a Chip (RFSoC)

Additional Information

Location:  Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: 10% or as needed

Remote, On-site, or Hybrid: Hybrid- Approx.1-2 days remote based on Government discretion 

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Company Overview

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.

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