SAIC

Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

SAIC$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 14 years military aerospace tech experience, Master's degree plus 12 years, or PhD plus 9 years required.
  • Prior service as a rated Pilot or Weapons System Officer or 10 years in operational requirement programs is essential.
  • Minimum of three years experience in a Major Command (MAJCOM) staff role or equivalent.
  • At least five years of experience with Special Access Programs (SAP).
  • Ten years of relevant experience in areas such as A-A/A-G weapons and electronic warfare.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior technical advisor for PACAF/A8Z on program management and requirements definition.
  • Provide operational and technical support to the USAF Requirements Process, emphasizing Special Access Requirements.
  • Interface regularly with various Joint and Air Staff organizations to enhance PACAF/A8Z functions.
  • Advise leadership on mission needs, requirements analysis, and program development.
  • Recommend and communicate policy changes relevant to operational procedures.
  • Assist in drafting and implementing policy, systems capability definitions, and guidance for the CAF.
  • Represent PACAF in working groups, conferences, and meetings as necessary.

Benefits

  • Work location in Oahu, Hawaii, providing a unique lifestyle and environment.
  • Opportunity for travel up to 25% to CONUS, Alaska, and potential OCONUS locations.
  • Engagement with high-level defense organizations and military strategy.
  • Involvement in shaping future warfighting capabilities and operational strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Specialty Engineer to serve in HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF), Oahu, Hawaii. Work will be in PACAF A8Z Advanced Programs Division to provide subject matter expertise in technologies applicable to USAF warfighting capabilities and long-term continuity. The successful applicant will steer development of advanced Science and Technology (S&T) programs to transition into Pacific Air Forces, the Combat Air Forces (CAF), and theDepartment of the Air Force (DAF) writ large. The role coordinates across mutltiple MAJCOMs, Air Staff and other organizations asrequired to advocate with intent to field warfighting capabilities across the warfighting portfolio. They will shape PACAF, CAF, and DAF programming strategy to ensure future warfighter requirements are met.

This position is located in Hawaii and requires up to 25% travel to CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii areas. OCONUS travel possible.

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Act as PACAF/A8Z senior technical advisor supporting program management, requirements definition, technical, and analytical support.
  • Provide operational, technical, and analytical assistance to the USAF Requirements Process and in particular, but not limited to, Special Access Requirements.
  • Regularly interface with OSW, Joint Staff, Air Staff, MAJCOMs, NAFs, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs, and other Government organizations when performing duties associated with PACAF/A8Z.
  • Provide advice and assistance to leadership in the areas of mission needs and requirements analysis, concept of operations development, program tradeoff analysis, program roadmap creation including technology insertion, platform integration, and support planning.
  • Recommend policy changes and support the communication of policy changes.
  • Assist in the drafting, review and implementation of procedures, policy, systems capability definition and requirement documents, and guidance for incorporation into CAF operations.
  • As PACAF representative, participate in working groups, conferences, and meetings as determined by HQ PACAF.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • TS/SCI required to start; must be able to obtain TS/SCI with Poly to maintain employment.
  • US citizenship.
  • Bachelor 's degree with 14 years of military aerospace technology experience or Master's degree and 12 years of experience; or PhD and 9 years of experience.
  • Previous rated Pilot or Weapons System Officer or 10 years experience working operational requirement programs.
  • Three (3) years MAJCOM staff or equivalent experience (above Wing level or sister service equivalent).
  • Five (5) years of SAP experience.
  • Ten (10) years' experience in one or all of the following disciplines: A-A/A-G weapons, electronic warfare, or electronic countermeasure systems.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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