Principal Engineer / Scientist

BryceTech•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

BryceTech is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer/Scientist to provide scientific, engineering, and technical strategic advisory support to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Joint Use Professional Insight, Technology, Engineering, & Research (JUPITER) program. This individual will provide senior-level technical expertise and independent insight to support AFRL leadership in the assessment, planning, development, integration, and transition of advanced technologies and research programs. The Principal Engineer/Scientist will apply deep technical expertise and demonstrated professional standing within their area of specialization to evaluate technology portfolios, conduct technical assessments and trade studies, advise on research and development priorities, and provide recommendations to senior AFRL leadership. The position may support areas including space warfare, information and spectrum warfare, space communications, positioning, navigation and timing, space cyber, ISR, space domain awareness, modeling and simulation, high-power electromagnetics, laser systems, electro-optics, and related advanced technologies.

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI)
Doctoral degree in engineering or science with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in engineering or science with at least 14 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or science with at least 20 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience with space or information/spectrum warfare systems and/or technologies
Demonstrated expertise in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline applicable to AFRL's research and development mission
Demonstrated professional standing and recognized expertise within the applicable technical community
Ability to provide independent technical advice, analysis, and recommendations to senior government leadership
Experience supporting advanced research and development, technology planning, technology assessment, or related technical activities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory, Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, DARPA, or other DoD science and technology organizations
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Space systems and space warfare, Space communications, Positioning, navigation, and timing, Space cyber, Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, Space domain awareness, Modeling and simulation, Information warfare, Spectrum warfare, High-power electromagnetics, Laser systems, Electro-optics
Experience with DoD science and technology planning and investment processes
Experience with technology transition from research and development into operational capabilities
Experience supporting senior military, government, or industry leadership
Experience developing and presenting technical recommendations to executive-level audiences
Experience working across government, industry, academia, and research institutions
Published research, patents, professional awards, technical leadership, or other evidence of recognized standing in the relevant technical community

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level scientific, engineering, and technical advisory support to AFRL leadership
Conduct strategic technology planning and provide recommendations concerning current and future research and development investments
Evaluate the status, technical merit, feasibility, and potential impact of ongoing and proposed technology programs
Conduct technical studies, analyses, evaluations, assessments, and trade studies
Perform systems engineering analyses and architecture assessments for advanced technology programs
Provide independent technical assessments and recommendations regarding technology development, maturation, transition, and implementation
Assess emerging technologies and identify opportunities to address future warfighter capability requirements
Support technology portfolio reviews and recommend redirection of existing programs or establishment of new programs
Analyze technology development strategies, acquisition approaches, and transition pathways
Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, papers, presentations, and other materials for AFRL leadership and other senior government stakeholders
Participate in technical review boards, Scientific Advisory Boards, working groups, committees, and other technical forums
Provide technical organization, execution, and feedback support for AFRL meetings, reviews, and advisory activities
Collaborate with government, industry, academia, federally funded research and development centers, and other research organizations to advance technology development and transition
Apply recognized expertise and professional judgment to complex technical problems where solutions require significant innovation and independent analysis
Maintain current knowledge of relevant scientific and engineering developments, emerging technologies, and advancements within the applicable technical community
Communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and senior executive audiences