Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Program Manager
Job Locations
US-OH-Dayton
ID
2026-9072
Category
Program Management
Type
Full Time
Biweekly Hours
80
Location : Name
Wright Patterson AFB
Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a PrincipalElectronic Warfare (EW)Program Manager supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Helicopter Division (AFLCMC/WIH) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Our Program Managers leverage their expertise in acquisition program management to oversee systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities across all phases of the program life cycle. They support postaward project and program management efforts, develop plans, and recommend strategies that ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Provide advanced expertise in Electronic Warfare systems, including technologies that intercept, identify, exploit, and counter hostile electromagnetic activity. Support Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and airborne digital/analog computer systems, applying mastery of EW principles to ensure projects align with program objectives, cost, schedule, performance standards, and policy requirements.
Evaluate complex engineering approaches and resolve unique technical issues related to EW equipment installation, operations, and maintenance. Offer innovative recommendations to improve EW practices, systems, and processes. Review specifications, drawings, proposals, and supporting documentation while presenting clear conclusions and recommendations.
Assess EW system performance, define data and performance requirements, and deliver comprehensive briefings and technical reports documenting progress and results. Maintain awareness of emerging EW technologies and R&D advancements to ensure proper emphasis throughout lifecycle support.
Collaborate with key EW and intelligence organizations such as NASIC, MSIC, NGIC, NMIC, AFRL, SOAWC, IDAL, and GTRI during OFP and threat table development, testing, and integration activities.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Secret
Education:
Master's degree and 20 years of relevant experience
Electronic Warfare Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Expertise
Technical Proficiency with OFPs and Airborne EW Hardware/Software
Ability to Solve Complex, Novel, and MultiDomain Technical Problems
Strategic Communication and Decision Support Skills
Collaboration with External EW and Intelligence Organizations
Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership
Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Travel: 20%
Hybrid
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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 re
