Rated Pilot / Weapon Systems Officer at SAIC, Pearl Harbor, HI

Rated Pilot / Weapon Systems Officer at SAIC in Pearl Harbor, HI. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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. 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.