Anti-Tamper (AT) Subject Matter Expert (Senior Engineer / SME), TS/SCI
Blue Sky Innovators
$150,000 - $250,000 / year
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Description
Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. (On-site)
Clearance: TS required (SCI eligibility required)
Position Overview
Blue Sky Innovators is seeking two highly experienced Anti-Tamper (AT) Subject Matter Experts to support the Anti-Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) within SAF/AQL.
This is a high-visibility, mission-critical role directly supporting senior Department of the Air Force leadership and shaping Anti-Tamper policy, strategy, and implementation.
You will operate at the intersection of policy, engineering, and program protection, ensuring that critical technologies are safeguarded against compromise in an increasingly complex global threat environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide program management and engineering expertise to the ATEA in support of Anti-Tamper initiatives
- Analyze and evaluate hardware systems and supporting architectures to ensure effective Anti-Tamper implementation, particularly in asymmetric threat environments
- Lead and support the development, review, and execution of Anti-Tamper policies, guidance, and frameworks
- Advise senior leadership on programmatic and technical AT strategies, including verification and validation approaches
- Coordinate across Anti-Tamper Service Leads (ATSLs), Program Offices, and industry partners to ensure alignment and execution
- Represent SAF/AQL in Anti-Tamper Steering Groups (ATSGs), summits, and cross-functional engagements
- Develop high-quality briefings, decision papers, and recommendations for senior stakeholders
What You’ll Work On
- Shaping Anti-Tamper policy updates and frameworks in response to evolving threats
- Supporting exportability and program protection strategies for advanced systems
- Collaborating with major defense industry partners (e.g., Raytheon and others) on AT implementation challenges
- Driving improvements to Verification & Validation (V&V) processes for Anti-Tamper systems
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
- Active TS clearance (SCI eligibility required)
- Experience as a Pentagon staff officer or equivalent headquarters role
- Strong familiarity with acquisition processes and Program Protection
- Experience with Anti-Tamper, export controls, or Critical Program Information (CPI)
- Ability to work 100% on-site at JBAB
- Understanding of new USAF Acquisition Reform and Exportability with regard to Anti-Tamper.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting SAF/AQL or similar Air Force acquisition organizations
- Background in systems engineering, advanced weapons systems, or program protection planning
- Experience engaging with senior leaders and cross-service stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into strategic guidance
Why Blue Sky Innovators?
At Blue Sky, you’ll join a team of mission-driven professionals supporting some of the most critical national security challenges. We empower our people to operate at senior levels, influence real decisions, and deliver meaningful impact.
Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
About this role
Blue Sky Innovators is hiring two senior-level Anti-Tamper Subject Matter Experts to work directly with the Air Force's Anti-Tamper Executive Agent at the Pentagon. This is a high-stakes, on-site role in Washington, D.C. focused on protecting advanced defense systems against compromise in complex threat environments. You'll advise senior Air Force leadership on Anti-Tamper policy, strategy, and implementation while coordinating across service leads, program offices, and major defense contractors to ensure critical technologies remain safeguarded.
The work spans policy development, technical evaluation, and program protection strategy. You'll analyze hardware systems and architectures for Anti-Tamper effectiveness, lead the creation of policies and guidance frameworks, support verification and validation processes, and represent the Air Force in cross-functional steering groups and industry engagements. Success requires translating technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders and navigating the intersection of acquisition reform, exportability requirements, and national security imperatives.
This position demands a Pentagon-level background—either as a prior staff officer or in an equivalent headquarters role—combined with deep knowledge of acquisition processes, Anti-Tamper implementation, export controls, or Critical Program Information. A Master's degree and systems engineering or advanced weapons background are preferred. You'll need an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and must work 100% on-site. The salary range is $150,000–$250,000, with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits included.
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