Principal Software Engineer (SME)

Position Summary

Odyssey is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (SME) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Munitions Division (AFLCMC/EBH) at Hill AFB, UT.

This position supports the government in applying advanced engineering principles to the design, development, integration, and sustainment of software-intensive systems across the full acquisition lifecycle. This role involves working closely with program offices, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that meet performance, operational, and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes

Qualifications


Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting system development, integration, or sustainment activities
• Experience applying engineering principles to support the development, integration, and sustainment of software-intensive systems
• Experience supporting requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification within complex programs
• Experience contributing to system design, integration, and technical evaluation activities across the acquisition lifecycle
• Experience supporting technical reviews and program milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Experience working within DoD acquisition environments or similar large-scale engineering programs
• Master's degree in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at the national level in Software Engineering; OR PhD in related discipline and 25 years of relevant experience
• ABET-accredited MS and/or BS degree in computer science

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills:

• Systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, integration, verification, and validation
• Software development, integration, and testing within complex system environments
• Familiarity with engineering tools, modeling, and simulation environments supporting system design and analysis
• Ability to analyze system performance and develop technical solutions to improve functionality and reliability
• Knowledge of configuration management practices and technical documentation development

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities applied to complex technical challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly
• Ability to support mission-critical programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs

Additional Information:

Location: Hill AFB, UT

Travel: May be required based on program needs

Work Environment: 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

Salary : $190,000 - $240,000