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Odyssey Systems is seeking an Electrical / Electronics Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission-critical DoD programs in multi-domain environments.

This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA. 

***Contingent upon contract award***

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Assist in the design, analysis, and development of electrical and electronic circuits and components.

• Support schematic creation, PCB layout reviews, and component selection.

• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware prototypes and assemblies.

• Perform measurements, data collection, and analysis using standard lab equipment.

• Contribute to documentation including design notes, test procedures, and engineering reports.

• Collaborate with senior engineers, mechanical teams, software teams, and manufacturing personnel.

• Participate in design reviews and provide input on technical decisions.

• Support integration activities, system bring-up, and issue resolution.

• Ensure work complies with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assist in supplier communication, part evaluations, and technical assessments.

• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, test reports, and design artifacts.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Experience: 3-6 years of experience in electrical/electronics engineering or equivalent hands-on background

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 

• Background in aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or consumer electronics

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad

• Familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, power supplies, or embedded hardware

• Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications

• Experience with PCB layout or design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFT) practices

• Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles, grounding, and signal integrity

• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, FCC, or IEC

• Exposure to embedded systems, firmware, or FPGA-based designs

• Experience with reliability testing, environmental testing, or failure analysis

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently on moderately complex engineering tasks

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: As needed

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***Contingent upon contract award***

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities