Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

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Pearl, HI, United States
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Job ID: 2616021

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Specialty Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes – 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

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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