Rated Pilot / Weapon Systems Officer

Saic; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Advisor to embed with HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. This role advises the Commander on advanced technologies and long-term warfighter needs, guiding S&T transitions into CAF/DAF portfolios.

Requires top-tier credentials including TS/SCI with polygraph, military aerospace background, and 14+ years of experience. Travel up to 15% to CONUS/OCONUS locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required or able to obtain.
• US citizenship required.
• Former military pilot or WSO or 10+ years CAF experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years aerospace tech experience; or Master’s with 12+ years; or PhD with 9+ years.

Responsibilities

• Directly advise PACAF leadership on advanced technologies and future warfighter requirements.
• Drive integration of S&T programs into CAF and DAF portfolios.
• Bridge gaps between MAJCOMs, the Air Staff, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs, and Joint orgs.
• Provide technical, analytical, and operational oversight to the USAF Requirements Process, focusing on SAP portfolios.
• Assist with CONOPS development, platform integration, and program tradeoff analysis.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

Pilot/WSO experience

Aerospace systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/engineering

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a former military aviator looking to shape the future of air dominance in the Pacific. We are hiring a Senior Principal Technical Advisorto embed directly within HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. In this highly influential role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Commander, PACAF, steering the transition of cutting‑edge Science and Technology (S&T) programs into the Combat Air Force (CAF). This is your opportunity to leverage your tactical aviation experience and staff expertise to field next‑generation warfighting capabilities across the Department of the Air Force (DAF). This position is located in Hawaii and includes up to 15% travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Job Responsibilites:

• Command Advisor:Directly advise PACAF leadership on advanced technologies, long-term continuity, and future warfighter requirements.
• S&T Transition:Drive the integration of advanced technology programs into operational CAF and DAF portfolios.
• Enterprise Collaboration:Bridge gaps between MAJCOMs, the Air Staff, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs, and Joint organizations to accelerate capability delivery.
• Operational Requirements:Provide critical technical, analytical, and operational oversight to the USAF Requirements Process, specifically focusing on Special Access Program (SAP) portfolios.
• Strategic Roadmap Developer:assist with concept of operations (CONOPS) development, platform integration, and program tradeoff analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI required to start (must be able maintain TS/SCI with polygraph).
• US citizenship.
• Previously rated military Pilot or Weapons System Officer (WSO), or 10+ years of dedicated CAF operational requirements experience.
• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of military aerospace technology experience; OR
  • Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience; OR
  • PhD with 9+ years of experience.
• At least 3 years of MAJCOM-level staff experience (or sister-service equivalent above Wing level).
• Minimum of 5 years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Domain Mastery:10+ years of experience in Air-to-Air weapons, Air-to-Ground weapons, electronic warfare, or electronic countermeasure systems.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.