Principal / Senior Principal F - 22 Systems Engineer

What You’ll Get to Do:

The individual will be responsible for technical execution, technology development strategies, and programmatic coordination across the F-22 sustainment portfolio in addition to:

Lead timely execution of engineering activities across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) while staying within scope and budget.

Implement technical plans and pinpoint the resources required to meet contractual deliverables.

Apply deep experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment support.

Demonstrate proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams, mentor staff, and supervise electronic and electromechanical assembly operations.

Utilize strong expertise in process engineering oversight, lean manufacturing (5S), and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conduct environmental, electronic, and mechanical testing; develop processes; and perform failure analysis (RCCA, FRACAS, CAR, MRB) to ensure system reliability.

Engage customers effectively, manage programs, and oversee project planning and EVMS cost account control.

Consistently deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to rigorous compliance standards.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal F-22 Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal F-22 Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for a Principal F-22 Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.

Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Demonstrated success leading high performance, cross-functional technical teams.

Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for architecture, design, integration, verification/validation, production, and/or post-production support in a military/aerospace product environment.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal F-22 Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.

Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Demonstrated success leading high performance, cross-functional technical teams.

Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for architecture, design, integration, verification/validation, production, and/or post-production support in a military/aerospace product environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.

Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.

Demonstrated ability to act as the technical point of contact to Executive leadership and/or Customers stakeholder addressing technical requests and translating into actionable deliveries.

Experience in driving schedule, cost, and risk management to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and resilient to uncertainties.

Proven domain expertise in defense grade electronic systems

Comprehensive understanding of Department of Defense systems engineering requirements and standards

Strong proficiency with earned value management (EVM) methodology and its practical application