Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Principal Technical Advisor to embed with HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. The role advises the Commander on advanced technologies and long-range warfighter needs, driving S&T programs into CAF and DAF portfolios.

Requires active TS/SCI clearance, CAF experience, and 14+ years of aerospace technical background. Travel up to 15% to CONUS/OCONUS locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required, polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Previously rated military Pilot or WSO or 10+ years CAF experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years aerospace exp OR Master’s with 12+ years OR PhD with 9+ years
• ≥3 years MAJCOM-level staff experience

Responsibilities

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

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Pilot/WSO experience

SAP experience

Aerial weapons expertise

Electronic warfare

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 14+ years aerospace exp

Master’s degree + 12+ years aerospace exp

PhD + 9+ years aerospace exp

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 Advisor to 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.

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