Principal Engineer​/Scientist

• Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Bryce Tech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

Bryce Tech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a Gov Con Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, Bryce Tech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the Gov Con space.

Bryce Tech 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…