Sabre Systems

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Systems Engineer (Journeyman)

Sabre Systems$130K — $144K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical or Scientific BS/BA degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3 years relevant engineering experience
  • Expertise in engineering with a focus on complex systems
  • Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs preferred
  • Strong understanding of program management and international defense cooperation
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work on multi-level security projects

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, integration, testing, and support for electronic systems enhancing aircrew safety
  • Identify and design practical engineering solutions to complex problems
  • Guide engineering development for advanced systems
  • Apply systems engineering methods in development projects
  • Provide professional advice on engineering practices and methods
  • Operate in multi-level security environments with effective communication
  • Develop new concepts and enhancements for equipment and systems
  • Summarize findings to create technical documents and stakeholder reports
  • Manage requirements from stakeholders to ensure project alignment
  • Review lifecycle management documentation for Aircraft Protection Systems
  • Analyze technical and programmatic risks related to aircraft readiness
  • Facilitate collaboration among teams and external agencies
  • Prepare informative technical documents, including analyses and status reports
  • Identify process improvement opportunities in Aircraft Protection Systems

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with minimum 2 days on-site
  • Travel opportunities for in-depth project engagement
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and industry partners
  • Engagement in impactful defense projects with international cooperation
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems Program Office (PMA-272) at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. PMA-272 manages the development, acquisition and sustainment of operational advances in aircraft survivability equipment. This position will support the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for aircraft protection systems for the Strike (fixed-wing aircraft) Integrated Product Team IPT and the Assault (helicopters/tilt-rotor aircraft) Integrated Product Team (IPT). This is hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days a week working on-site at NAS Patuxent River. Anticipated Travel requirements are 1 week per month.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:
  • Perform work related to research, development, integration, test, acquisition, and life-cycle support of electronic systems that provide the aircrew with the situational awareness needed for safety-of-flight.
  • Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems
  • Guides the engineering development of modern complex systems
  • Employs systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems.
  • Advises on, administers, or performs professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering projects, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods
  • Effectively and efficiently operate and communicate across multi-level security environments.
  • Demonstrates competence and creativity in developing new concepts and new uses of material/hardware/software/tactics.
  • Develops or tests new equipment or material that significantly adds to the operability and usefulness of existing or new equipment/systems having new features.
  • Provides technically sound advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of systems or concept development.
  • Summarizing data, observations, and findings to support the preparation of technical documents, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Gather, analyze, document, and manage technical and performance requirements from all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Review life cycle management documentation for Aircraft Protection Systems, ensuring supportability from design through disposal.
  • Identify, assess, and document, technical, programmatic, and Aircraft Protection Systems readiness and sustainment risks.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, program offices, contractors, and external agencies.
  • Prepare clear, concise, technical documents, including gap analyses, business case analyses, plans, and regular status reports/briefings.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in Aircraft Protection Systems sustainment and support the implementation of best practices.
  • Travel to other commands, universities, contractor plants, and sponsor headquarters to discuss and resolve difficult problems, assist in determining the direction of the project, and provide advice on new and emerging technologies


Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
  • At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
  • Prior involvement with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs desired
  • Understanding of program management, acquisition processes, and international defense cooperation strongly desired.
  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders across U.S. Navy, partners, and industry to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills for working with engineers, logisticians, and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering results in support of multi-level security projects.
  • Proficient in the MS Office 365 suite
  • Threshold Security Clearance Requirements: Active Secret and SAP eligibility
  • Objective Security Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret with SCI and SAP eligibility


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Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $130,577.00 - $144,991.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility
• A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

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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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2,000 employees
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Founded
1989

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