Principal Engineer Jobs in Hanscom AFB, MA
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Position Summary
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of multiple Government and contractor personnel, serving as a member of IPTs, providing accurate requirements interpretation for the development, acquisition, and deployment of electronic systems protecting Air Force bases worldwide (i.e. security for the entire Air Force nuclear weapons stockpile).
- Guide project managers through systems such as AF security forces Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) development and coordination of mission needs statements, concept of operations, employment, and execution documents, operational requirement documents, program management directives, and operational test plans with the AF directorates, AF divisions, MAJCOMs, and other services
- Coordinate project site survey scheduling with AF directorate, AF division, and other MAJCOMs needs for all MAJCOM assets, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Assists the AF directorates, AF divisions, and MAJCOMs in the development of system products descriptions for their electronic programs. Helps develop and maintain project support agreements with MAJCOMs and their installations. Provides MAJCOMs with Rough Order of Magnitude and cost estimates for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Assists in guiding the expenditure of a systems budget for installation, sustainment, and modernization of electronic and physical systems. Acting as primary IPT member for all hardware and software such as fixed site alarm annunciation and automated entry control systems installations that enter the Air Force inventory. This includes all fixed site PL1- PL4 installations, PL1 Nuclear (PL1N), and all installations CONUS and OCONUS, and all tactical installations in the area of responsibility
- Deploy to project pre-award and post-award site surveys to provide technical expertise
- Assist in the development of acquisition documents to include the SOW, installation specifications, and CDRL items
- Provide technical expertise in the Request for Quote Fair Opportunity Evaluations
- Provide expertise during all project design reviews
- Assist by providing expertise in project acceptance tests and verification tests
- Serve as liaison between the program office and groups such as the Physical Security Equipment Advisory Group and IBDSS Working Group as they relate to electronic security
- Provide logistics support and training for new systems and ongoing support of legacy systems through other contractors or servicers (i.e. Cryptologic Systems Group in San Antonio, Texas)
- Provide assessment of lethal and non-lethal weapons for protection of personnel and resources, whether in garrison or deployed worldwide
- Provide any integration of Army, Navy and Marine Corps specific security needs into AF project requirements and strategy documents in support of joint acquisitions
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Requirements development, interpretation, and management
- Test planning, execution, and validation
- Systems engineering fundamentals within acquisition programs
- Development and review of SOWs, specifications, and CDRLs
- Technical evaluation of proposals and vendor solutions
- Ability to assess hardware and software integration for security-related systems
- Experience supporting design reviews, acceptance tests, and verification activities
- Site survey planning, execution, and documentation
- Familiarity with security‑related electronic and physical protection systems
- Ability to develop cost estimates and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) assessments
- Understanding of joint service interoperability considerations (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps)
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Government, military, and contractor personnel
- Ability to work as a key contributor within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
- Professional judgment and ability to manage complex, high‑impact programs
- Ability to represent the program office in stakeholder groups and working groups
Additional Information
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Company Overview
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Please Note:
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.
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Who's Hiring
- Astrion25

- Odyssey Consulting14
- Odyssey Systems Consulting14

- Torch Technologies2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
Principal Engineer Jobs in Hanscom AFB: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal engineer jobs are there in Hanscom AFB?
There are 56+ principal engineer openings in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Hanscom AFB employers hire.
Which companies hire principal engineers in Hanscom AFB?
Companies currently hiring principal engineers in Hanscom AFB include Astrion, Odyssey Consulting, and Odyssey Systems Consulting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Hanscom AFB?
Yes. About 14% of principal engineer openings tied to Hanscom AFB are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Hanscom AFB.
Which industries hire the most principal engineers in Hanscom AFB?
Most principal engineer openings in Hanscom AFB sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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