Sabre Systems

Engineer (Systems), Senior

Sabre Systems$70K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited institution.
  • 10 years of recent relevant engineering experience, with 3 years directly related to DoD systems.
  • Demonstrated engineering expertise in relevant fields.
  • Experience in weapons and store integration is mandatory.
  • Airworthiness experience and familiarity with NAVAIR requirements is highly desirable.
  • Experience with F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet aircraft is preferred.
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and lead assigned integration projects to support program managers.
  • Plan and organize weapon and store integration activities, including analysis and testing.
  • Develop integration plans to ensure optimal weapon system performance.
  • Manage airworthiness processes and coordinate data requirements with SMEs.
  • Provide engineering expertise in weapons integration and related systems.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including VX-23 and VX-31, to advance projects.
  • Identify and design solutions for engineering challenges, applying systems engineering methods.
  • Prepare project correspondence, technical reports, and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse employee needs.
  • Culture valuing diversity, inclusivity, and open communication.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Support for employee health and well-being initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for an Engineer (Systems), Senior to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) for Platform Stores Integration (PSI) projects supporting PMA-265 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

The selected candidate will be responsible for not limited to:
  • Coordinates and conducts projects as assigned by the Platform/Stores Integration competency manager and in support of the Program Manager and IPT leaders.
  • Performs planning, organizing, and leading weapons and store integration activities. This includes conducting engineering analyses, test and evaluation of weapon systems, related subsystems and components.
  • Develops requirements and store integration plans to ensure total weapon system performance.
  • Responsible for managing and executing the airworthiness process for all store integration activities. Coordinates data requirements with airworthiness subject matter experts and ensures they meet established NAVAIR airworthiness requirements. Reviews flight clearances for technical accuracy and safety of flight.
  • Providing weapons integration engineering experience, to include being familiar with 1553 data bus architecture and Universal Armament Interface (UAI).
  • Coordinate projects with VX-23 (PAX) and VX-31 (China Lake) and Original Equipment Manufacturer.
  • Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems.
  • Reviews and prepares project directives, contract deliverables, detail specifications, test and evaluation master plans (TEMPs), contractor design approaches and results of contractor development testing to obtain an overall background and to identify possible integration problem areas.
  • Prepares project correspondence such as test plans, technical reports, letters, and memorandums. Establishes and maintains communication with project team leaders, NAVAIRSYSCOM officials, competency management and IPT team members.
  • Serves as Navy, IPT and store integration department representative during participation at conferences, design reviews, program meetings, mockup reviews, seminars and symposia. Provides technical inputs and prepares appropriate correspondence and reports such as trip reports, meeting action items, etc.

Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have at least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be directly related to DoD systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
  • Must have weapons and store integration experience.
  • Highly desired to have airworthiness experience and be familiar with NAVAIR airworthiness requirements, flight clearances, and safety of flight.
  • Experience with F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet aircraft is highly desired.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Must be a US Citizen


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Compensation

Senior Level: At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements. The general salary range for this position is $70,000-$200,000; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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About Sabre Systems

Sabre Systems is an information technology company that provides software development, systems engineering, and program management services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Sabre Systems' services include software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics support. The company has been recognized for its innovative technology solutions and has received several awards for its work with the U.S. military.
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1989

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