Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

Job ID: 2616021

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, United States

Date Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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: On-Site

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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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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