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. 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