Senior Principal Technical Engineer

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.

• 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.