Principal Engineer

Tyto Athene is seeking a Part-Time Principal Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Work is Part-time on government site and telework, in accordance with customer demand.
• Support the Program Management Office and other organizations as a subject matter expert (SME), providing multi-disciplined technical and strategic assistance to government program managers.
• Provide technical direction and expertise on a variety of program areas, including strategic management, project management, systems design, and budget analysis.
• Provide assistance with acquisition planning, milestone review, system requirements, concept of operations, installation, and test & evaluation.
• Assess emerging technologies and quantify current system performance to recommend options for future system enhancement based on customer priorities.
• Facilitate communications between the Program Office and various stakeholders, including resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, laboratories), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in support of DoD acquisition programs, project management support, systems analysis, or systems engineering.
• Proficiency with the DoD Acquisition System, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) system, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and databases.
• No more then 10% travel to various customer sites.

Desired:

• Master's Degree in technical or related discipline.
• Completion of various DAU and Project Management coursework/certifications.

Clearance:

• Current active TS clearance (must have current SSBI) as reported in DISS.

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.