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Airworthiness Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

United States, Ohio, Dayton

Jan 21, 2026

Job Locations

US-OH-Dayton

2026-7280

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Location : Name

Wright Patterson AFB

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is recruiting for a Senior Airworthiness Engineer to support the Attack Systems Division, 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 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

* Participate in and assist in the planning of systems engineering risk assessments by establishing a risk management review, coordinating action item status, and updating risk management metrics. Support the program Airworthiness effort by supporting, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive airworthiness criteria certification (tailored airworthiness certification criteria and/or modification airworthiness certification criteria) compliance package, and preparing an airworthiness risk assessment.

* Support the planning and execution of the Airworthiness Review Board meeting in support of obtaining military flight releases/military type certificates.

* Draft documentation as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance to support the airworthiness process.

Apply the standards of MIL-HDBK-516 from start of contract to final AW certification, via support of the program Airworthiness efforts.

* Apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of DoDD 5000.1 and DoDI 5000.2R as well as the policies and processes of HQ AFMC and AFLCMC Engineering Directorates to all AFLCMC acquisition engineering tasks.

* Support with risk assessment and management, engineering assessment and management, translating DoD requirements into system engineering requirements.

* Advise and provide technical recommendations on technical issues across the program as required in areas including OSS&E, risk management, airworthiness, safety of flight, mishap events/activities, and other focus areas as directed.

* Interface as required with AF personnel, associate Contractors, and other AF / Government agencies, participate in reviews and other meetings as required by the customer, and prepare presentation material as required.

* Support with technical analysis of weapon system contractor proposals for various systems.

* Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in hardware and software development including avionics, weapons, flight systems, propulsion, and air vehicle systems and its impact on aircraft integration.

* Evaluate of weapon system contractor proposals of risk assessment and airworthiness-related material.

Qualifications

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance: Secret

Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.

* OR bachelor's degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD.

* Minimum of 1 year experience with the USG aircraft and project certification process, including familiarity with the MIL-HDBK-516. (Preferred)

Active Secret Clearance

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.

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