# 1690 - A2E Principle Engineer

> Sigma Defense · Hurlburt Field, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-03

**Salary:** USD 160,000–180,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SIS (SDSAFP, SDSAP)

## Description

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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

## Apply

[Apply at Sigma Defense](https://apply.workable.com/sigmadefense/j/C2930F9458/apply)

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