Sr GNC Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer – Navigation, Guidance & Control (NGC / GNC) & Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate Munitions Division (AFLCMC/EBH).

This is a full-time, onsite position at Hill AFB, UT.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead technical reviews of navigation, guidance, control, and TSPI systems, assessing GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion approaches, and navigation algorithm performance against program specifications.
• Develop and deliver technical reports, validation criteria, and analysis of navigation system performance, including Monte Carlo, covariance, and real‑time/post‑mission TSPI assessments.
• Provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for NGC/TSPI components, including integration, sustainment, test planning, and risk management aligned with AF SEAM.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and technical evaluations focused on GPS modernization, anti‑jam techniques, alternate navigation solutions for GPS‑denied environments, and TSPI instrumentation.
• Analyze proposals, requirements, and programmatic documentation/artifacts to ensure technical feasibility, cost‑effectiveness, and proper allocation of NGC/TSPI requirements throughout the system baseline.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 15 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 10 years related experience; OR PhD in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field and 5 years of related experience
• Experience in weapon systems engineering within the DoD acquisition or similar environment
• Current Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• ABET accredited degree
• Hands‑on experience with GPS/INS integration, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithm development (real‑time and post‑mission)
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills; experience supporting IPTs
• Experience with anti‑jam techniques, jamming threat assessment, and NAVWAR‑related testing
• Proficiency with Monte Carlo/covariance analysis, M&S of navigation systems, and TSPI instrumentation/systems
• Familiarity with AF SEAM‑aligned risk management and programmatic documentation (ICD/CDD/CPD, AoA, CONOPS)
• Experience with SAASM/M‑Code receivers, IMU selection/characterization, and GPS modernization programs
• Knowledge of GNSS (GLONASS, Galileo, Bei Dou) exploitation considerations
• Background with RF simulators, range radar/laser tracking systems, and range infrastructure
• Exposure to aerial target guidance/control and data link engineering (including spectrum management)

Travel: Est 20% travel to government/contractor sites and test ranges

Location: Onsite at Hill AFB, UT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities