Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Onsite in Niceville, FL. Position supports the SDBII program within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Attack Division. The Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role provides mechanical engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle to ensure weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment meet program objectives for cost, schedule, performance, and compliance. This is a full-time onsite position at Eglin AFB, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering support across the acquisition, development, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to ensure technical efforts align with program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Assist with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations supporting system and equipment performance.
• Support planning and execution of complex engineering tasks involving:
• Statics, Dynamics, Tribology
• Mechanical wear, Fatigue, Corrosion
• Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics
• Assist in the generation and interpretation of technical data packages, including 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Support testing, evaluation, life prediction, and standardization of materials and material properties used in engineering design.
• Provide technical inputs to briefings, technical reviews, and program documentation in support of Government decision-making.
• Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support mission execution and program success.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Engineering degree
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited program and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline from an ABET-accredited program and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline from an ABET-accredited program and 5 years of relevant experience

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals (Statics, Dynamics, Wear, Fatigue, Corrosion, Tribology)
• Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics analysis
• Technical data package review (2D drawings, 3D models)
• Materials engineering concepts including life prediction and standardization
• Engineering support for acquisition, development, and sustainment programs

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in IPT environments
• High attention to detail and ability to support multiple priorities

Additional Information

• Location: Eglin AFB, FL
• Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.
• Work Environment: Onsite
• 9/80 work schedule option may be available
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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 focuses on defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey values commitment, ambition, and respect, and supports OdysseyCares through philanthropy and volunteer programs.

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