Sr CNI Avionics Engineer (FMS)

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting for a Senior Communication, Navigation, Identification (CNI) Avionics Engineer to support the Attack Systems Division (WID), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WID is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Program description:

WID is AFPEO/WI’s centralized hub for Pre-LOR (Letter of Request) and Case Development for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) new business efforts. WID provides highly reliable cost-effective weapon systems for reconnaissance, close air support, and precision munitions employment. Applicants will benefit from competitive salaries, career growth, and a unique ability to positively impact national security on a global scale!

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide specialized technical expertise for support of LAA avionic CNI systems which includes Controls and Displays, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Data Links, and Cabin Management Systems.
• Provide support for LAA avionics systems development, testing, integration, and certification efforts.
• Review applicable CNI OEM-delivered programmatic data (e.g., engineering drawings, performance specifications, hardware and software configuration documentation, interface control documents, and commercial item descriptions/specifications) to ensure that deliverables meet technical and programmatic requirements.
• Perform other CNI engineering activities to include CNI related Military and Commercial Standards Airworthiness Directives, evaluating CNI Architectures and Interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, assist with Interoperability of Communications Systems and Spectrum Management, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects airborne equipment standards, familiarization with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464, and applicable certification efforts for TEMPEST, Spectrum, and HERO.
• Support with IFF selectable identification features/modes and AIMS certification efforts.
• Support with Heads-Up Display (HUD) Primary Flight Reference (PFR) certification efforts.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance: Secret

Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• Experience with military GPS, Link-16, and/or SATCOM subsystems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with the USG aircraft and project certification process, including familiarity with the MIL-STD- 1553, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ARINC-429, 461, and or 464

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:  Onsite at WPAFB, OH.

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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

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 
- Provide specialized technical expertise for support of LAA avionic CNI systems which includes Controls and Displays, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Data Links, and Cabin Management Systems.
- Provide support for LAA avionics systems development, testing, integration, and certification efforts.
- Review applicable CNI OEM-delivered programmatic data (e.g., engineering drawings, performance specifications, hardware and software configuration documentation, interface control documents, and commercial item descriptions/specifications) to ensure that deliverables meet technical and programmatic requirements.
- Perform other CNI engineering activities to include CNI related Military and Commercial Standards Airworthiness Directives, evaluating CNI Architectures and Interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, assist with Interoperability of Communications Systems and Spectrum Management, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects airborne equipment standards, familiarization with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464, and applicable certification efforts for TEMPEST, Spectrum, and HERO.
- Support with IFF selectable identification features/modes and AIMS certification efforts.
- Support with Heads-Up Display (HUD) Primary Flight Reference (PFR) certification efforts.