Highlights
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ogden, Utah |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | http://www.odysseyconsult.com |
Description
Position Summary:
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Test Engineer to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) at Hill AFB in Ogden Utah. C3BM functions as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition and sustainment experts providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems to include Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.
This is a full time position located at Hill AFB.
Responsibilities:Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support the entire testing lifecycle including test concept and methodology development, detailed test planning, execution, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.
- Develop and document test plans, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques to optimize test strategies and resource use.
- Evaluate test environments for configuration accuracy, operational relevance, and availability for fault testing and verification.
- Analyze and interpret complex data to assess software/hardware performance and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Provide detailed findings, analysis, and recommendations to program leadership and test teams. Identify schedule conflicts between multiple test events/releases and support deconfliction and prioritization.
- Apply engineering judgment and develop innovative solutions to address test and evaluation challenges.
- Independently manage tasks and deliverables, with only limited supervision and periodic detailed review.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,
- 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills:
• Extensive experience supporting the full test and evaluation lifecycle, including test concept development, test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and operational testing.
• Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation requirements, standards, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and lifecycle testing activities supporting defense acquisition programs.
• Expertise in developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, technical reports, schedules, and cost estimates to support program objectives and milestone decisions.
• Proficient in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize test strategies, improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize resource utilization.
• Skilled in evaluating and validating test environments and system configurations, ensuring operational relevance, accuracy, and readiness for verification and fault-testing activities.
• Advanced ability to analyze complex software, hardware, and system-performance data, identify trends, assess effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting systems acquisition and product lifecycle activities, ensuring test strategies align with program schedules, technical requirements, and mission objectives.
Interpersonal Skills:
• Demonstrates exceptional communication and coordination skills, effectively presenting technical findings, risks, and recommendations to program leadership, engineers, and operational stakeholders.
• Excels in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with engineering, acquisition, cybersecurity, logistics, software, and operational test organizations to achieve testing objectives.
• Applies strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to resolve complex test challenges, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action.
• Exercises sound engineering judgment and innovation when addressing emerging technical issues, schedule conflicts, and test execution constraints.
• Possesses a strong customer-focused support mindset, ensuring testing activities provide meaningful insights that support mission success and informed decision-making.
• Capable of independently managing multiple priorities, coordinating competing test events, and maintaining focus in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Demonstrates leadership through initiative, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical products with minimal supervision.
Additional Information
Location: Hill AFB Ogden UT
Travel: 5% Conus
Onsite
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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.
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
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
Established in 1997, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is a leading provider of management, analytical, and technical support services for government and private-sector customers. Odyssey delivers innovative solutions in response to complex and challenging customer requirements.
Our portfolio of successful projects demonstrates our ability to efficiently plan, staff, and manage efforts of all scopes and sizes. Our employees provide tailored functional expertise in technology, engineering, and management principles. We offer vast experience in acquisition strategy development and document generation; source selection support; cost, schedule, and performance management; systems engineering and analysis; risk management; cost/benefit and earned value analysis; computer-based training development; communication planning and operations; and lifecycle sustainment and product support. Odyssey also offers research and acquisition support services to the DoD medical domain, leading DoD medical mission support through several prime services contracts.
A six-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Odyssey has earned recognition on the 2019 Inc. 5000 as one of the most successful companies in America. In Inc.’s annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., we were ranked #162 in the Government Services category, delivering a wide range of services to DoD customers and beyond.