1690 - A2E Principle Engineer

1690 - A2E Principle Engineer Sigma Defense Systems medical insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Florida, Hurlburt Field May 28, 2026 Sigma Defense is seeking an Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) Principle Engineer to be embedded within

HQ AFSOC

supporting the

AFLCMC A2E

Program Manager, USSOCOM

SOF AT&L PEO-FW A2E

Program Manager, and

HQ AFSOC

directories in the rapid integration, engineering, testing, validation, operational assessment and exercises, and delivery of A2E capability to the War Fighter. The Principle Engineer will act as a functional subject matter expert (SME) in the systems engineering of Strike and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets across the maritime, ground, air, and space domains with ability to operate in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements 15+ years with specific experience with systems engineering and data transport architectures in direct support of SOF manned and unmanned aircrafts. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

Direct experience with

HQ AFSOC A2E

efforts within the last 2 years is preferred.

Computer Programs/Software:

ATAK TRAX Compass Linux Cisco Encryption devices DoW required STIGs Network security Multicast UDP Cloud transport

CDS Personnel Clearance Level:

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher. Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a Network Engineering or Systems Engineering field of study. Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive): Provide hands on engineering and strategic/technical guidance. Collaborate with all directly supporting parties as well as coordinate and collaborate with the program offices. Support A2E efforts and requirements with recommendation of solutioning based on government direction. Act as the program office representative while onsite at HQ AFSOC or any other A2E location.

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $180,000 annually. Benefits Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans Life and AD&D coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) 12 (Floating) Holidays Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary