Rated Pilot / Weapon Systems Officer

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.