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How much do contract instrumentation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract instrumentation in Utah is $63,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,700.00 and $82,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract instrumentation?

A Contract Instrumentation job involves the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments on a contractual basis. Professionals in this role work with sensors, transmitters, control systems, and automation equipment to ensure precise operation in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, and power generation. These roles are typically project-based, requiring specialized expertise and adherence to industry standards. Contractors may work independently or with engineering firms to support short-term or long-term projects.

What skills and qualifications are needed for contract instrumentation?

To excel in Contract Instrumentation, you need strong knowledge of instrumentation engineering, calibration, and process control systems, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related technical field. Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industry-standard measurement and calibration equipment, as well as relevant safety certifications, are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential to ensure precise instrumentation setup, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and maintain smooth project workflows in fast-paced industrial settings.

What types of projects and work environments do contract instrumentation professionals typically encounter?

Contract Instrumentation professionals often work on a diverse range of projects, including instrumentation installation, commissioning, and maintenance for industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or energy sites. Depending on the contract, assignments may involve short-term fieldwork, site-based troubleshooting, or ongoing support for automation upgrades. Work environments can vary from laboratories and clean rooms to oil and gas fields or chemical plants, often requiring adherence to strict safety standards. Collaboration with engineers, electricians, and project managers is common, providing valuable opportunities to expand skills and grow professional networks. This variety allows individuals to gain broad technical experience and can open pathways to permanent roles or advancement in specialized areas.

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$190K - $240K/yr

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Job description

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.
Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
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, BeiDou) 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
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.