Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

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Senior Principal Specialty Engineer Job ID: T2601607 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, United States Date Posted: Mar 8, 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 Benefits: Click here Share mail Apply Now >Apply Now >

Job Description Description ? SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Specialty Engineer to serve in HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQPACAF), 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 the Department of the Air Force (DAF) writ large. The role coordinates across multiple MAJCOMs, Air Staff, and other organizations as required 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 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.
• Bachelors degree with 14 years of military, aerospace technology experience, or Masters degree and 12 years of experience, or PhD and 9 years of experience.
• Previous rated Pilot or Weapons System Officer or 10 years of 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.
• 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 Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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