Munitions and Systems Safety Program Engineer, Senior

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Munitions and Systems Safety Program Engineer, Senior supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Armament Directorate, located at Eglin AFB, FL.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Evaluate Armament Programs: Review and recommend plans, improve systems engineering processes, manage technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to meet specifications.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare technical documents defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics.
• Management Reports & Presentations: Create reports and presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions using engineering principles; validate systems with criteria and procedures.
• Analyze Engineering Results: Evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems.
• Engineering Support & Training: Provide technical support and training for acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations; support risk management activities per AF SEAM processes.
• Trade Studies & Recommendations: Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, reliability, and schedule; provide technical recommendations, reviews, studies, audits, and analyses.
• Proposal Analysis: Compare and quantify proposed systems for feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness; review and analyze various acquisition documents and requirements.
• System Concepts & Requirements: Review and analyze approved system concepts and user requirements.

Specialized experience in

• System Safety Program Requirements: Define and ensure planning, implementation, and accomplishment of system safety tasks and activities.
• Technical Expertise: Apply professional methods and techniques for electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical armament systems, guidance and control systems, weapons fuzing, suspension and release equipment, and related test equipment.
• Design and Hazard Knowledge: Understand design requirements and hazards; interpret requirements, specifications, and standards for systems safety and test, operational, and logistics requirements.
• Operational Readiness: Participate in test, flight, and operational readiness activities; conduct and review system safety analyses within system design trade-offs.
• Configuration Control: Monitor safety-significant system configuration control activities and changes.
• DoD Munitions Safety: In-depth knowledge of DoD munitions safety regulations and processes (e.g., USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board approvals, USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board certification), standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1316), and AFI 63-104 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Certification.
• Acquisition Documentation: Experience with acquisition documentation related to system safety, including Systems Engineering Plans, Systems Safety Analyses, Programmatic, Environmental, Safety, and Health Evaluations, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP).
• Nuclear Safety: Advise and assist with Nuclear System Safety and Nuclear Certification when supporting NDB.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education/Years of Experience:

• Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college.
• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of munitions systems, including electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components. Familiarity with guidance and control systems, weapons fuzing, and related test equipment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of DoD munitions safety regulations and processes, such as USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board approvals, USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board certification, and standards like MIL-STD-1316.
• Safety Analysis: Experience in conducting and reviewing system safety analyses, interpreting requirements, specifications, and standards, and participating in test, flight, and operational readiness activities
• Configuration Control: Ability to monitor safety-significant system configuration control activities and changes
• Acquisition Documentation: Proficiency in preparing and managing acquisition documentation related to system safety, including Systems Engineering Plans, Systems Safety Analyses, Programmatic, Environmental, Safety, and Health Evaluations, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP).
• Nuclear Safety: Knowledge and experience in advising and assisting with Nuclear System Safety and Nuclear Certification when required.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee safety programs and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboration Across Functions Builds strong working relationships with acquisition, engineering, cybersecurity, and contractor teams to ensure seamless integration of security requirements.
• Clear and Diplomatic Communication Translates complex security policies and procedures into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences without creating friction.
• Discretion and Trustworthiness Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with the utmost integrity-crucial when working with classified programs and senior stakeholders.
• Influence and Conflict Resolution Navigates competing priorities and resolves disagreements while advocating for security best practices in a balanced, persuasive manner.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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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.

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