Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an SE‑4 Air Battle Management (ABM) Test Engineer supporting the 45th Test Squadron, Air Operations C2 Systems Test Flight (45 TS/TGAA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This senior‑level engineer will plan, execute, analyze, and report on developmental and operational test activities supporting next‑generation C2, JADC2, and ABMS capabilities. The role requires deep operational ABM expertise and the ability to translate mission workflows into testable objectives within complex multi‑domain architectures.

This is a full‑time position at Eglin AFB, FL, with up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Lead planning, execution, and analysis of developmental tests for next‑generation C2, JADC2, and ABMS systems

Conduct data analysis and apply engineering knowledge across test and evaluation, logistics, sustainment, operations analysis, technical studies, and system security

Assist in developing system requirements, performance measures, entry/exit criteria, functional capabilities, design constraints, and metrics

Support DT&E, OT, FDE, RRT, and test‑readiness certification through deficiency identification, compliance verification, and configuration stability assessments

Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports across the software development life cycle

Develop methods of tests, CONOPS, test cases, objectives, procedures, test directives, and technical reports

Review and analyze requirements documentation and other test artifacts to support test conduct

Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modifications to standard practices or instrumentation to obtain valid results

Evaluate tests for feasibility, soundness, and technical rigor; provide recommendations

Coordinate schedules, pre‑ and post‑test activities, logistics, and reporting

Travel to contractor facilities, open‑air ranges, test sites, and other locations to support test execution, configuration management, data reduction, analysis, and deficiency reporting

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : Active Secret; must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret

Education: Master of Science degree and at least 10 years of relevant technical experience (experience may substitute for education)

Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years in engineering, R&D, and/or flight test for weapons and avionics systems

Extensive ABM/C2 operational background

Experience supporting DT&E, OT, risk‑reduction, or integration testing

Ability to translate mission workflows into testable artifacts

Experience developing and analyzing test documentation

Ability to lead and direct others

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance : Top Secret

Knowledge of air C2 and tactical data link concepts (Link 16, track correlation, ID, SA, voice/data comms, coalition interoperability)

Experience working with program offices, developers, operators, and test ranges

Knowledge of AFI 99‑103 and AF DT&E methodologies

Experience with modeling & simulation or system emulation tools

Experience with cybersecurity, cyber‑resiliency, EW, or contested‑communications testing

Experience with scripting or data tools (SQL, Python, MATLAB, telemetry analysis)

Experience in Agile OA test cycles and continuous test processes

Technical Skills

Demonstrated ABM experience in airborne battle management, C2, surveillance, identification, track management, weapons control, and tactical data link operations

Experience with E‑7 AEW&C, E‑3 AWACS, AOC, or comparable ABM/C2 systems in operations, planning, or system integration

Ability to translate workflows, mission threads, and user needs into testable requirements and test objectives

Experience creating and analyzing test plans, test procedures, test cards, technical reports, and deficiency reports

Ability to evaluate system performance against operational and technical requirements, identify deficiencies, and assess interoperability issues

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred:

Knowledge of tactical data links (Link 16, SA, correlation, ID, C2 workflows, coalition interoperability)

Experience coordinating test objectives, schedules, configurations, and data‑collection requirements

Experience with modeling, simulation, stimulation, and emulation tools

Experience with cyber‑resilience, cybersecurity, EW, or contested‑communications assessments

Experience with data‑analysis tools (SQL, Python, MATLAB, Excel, telemetry analysis, automation)

Familiarity with Agile OA Integrated Test Cycle methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and direct technical personnel

Ability to work effectively within integrated test teams and with diverse stakeholders

Ability to collaborate with SPOs, system developers, operators, range personnel, and test stakeholders

Ability to present findings and technical results clearly to leadership

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL Work Environment: Onsite Job Status: Full‑Time Travel: 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

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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