Applicant Login Principal Research Engineer VII, S3 Apply now Job no: 503070 Department: Systems Management & Production Center Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt Location: Alabama Categories: Research - Engineering Purpose of the Position: The Principal Research Engineer will serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects.Key Responsibilities Include:• Oversee, manage and serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects• Responsible for all aspects of operations, including directing, managing, and coordinating teams of engineers, security managers, information technology specialists, and support personnel• Leads teams engaged in developing advanced prototype systems, system demonstrations, and programs of record supporting air defense, land combat, and science and technology initiatives• Oversee, manage and coordinate SAP technology integration activities for intra- and inter-services Minimum Requirements: • Ph.D. with 11 - 11.5 years of full-time work experience, or an professional equivalent combination of education, training and years of experienceexperience• In depth knowledge of PEO MS • 20+ years serving as Program Director for Army science and technology programs• US citizenship is required Desired Qualifications: • Ph.D. with 11 - 11.5 years of full-time work experience • 25+ years of experience serving as Program Director for Army science and technology programs Published Salary (if available): $221,975 - $225,000 Advertised: Nov 26 2025 Central Standard Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Principal Research Engineer VII, S3 Alabama The Principal Research Engineer will serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects. Key Responsibilities Include: • Oversee, manage and serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects. • Responsible for all aspects of operations, including directing, managing, and coordinating teams of engineers, security managers, information technology specialists, and support personnel • Leads teams engaged in developing advanced prototype systems, system demonstrations, and programs of record supporting air defense, land combat, and science and technology initiatives • Oversee, manage and coordinate SAP technology integration activities for intra- and inter-services Expression of Interest Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Closes Principal Research Engineer VII, S3 Alabama The Principal Research Engineer will serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects. Key Responsibilities Include: • Oversee, manage and serve as the Government Program Director for an Army special access program (SAP) for multiple and complex SAP compartmented projects. • Responsible for all aspects of operations, including directing, managing, and coordinating teams of engineers, security managers, information technology specialists, and support personnel • Leads teams engaged in developing advanced prototype systems, system demonstrations, and programs of record supporting air defense, land combat, and science and technology initiatives • Oversee, manage and coordinate SAP technology integration activities for intra- and inter-services Powered by PageUp Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.