Sabre Systems

Production & Quality Engineer (Journeyman)

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

Qualifications

  • BS or BA in Technical or Scientific field from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Proven expertise in a specific engineering discipline
  • Industrial Engineering background preferred
  • Familiarity with Aircraft Design
  • Experience conducting on-aircraft inspections
  • Experience in Manufacturing and Quality engineering
  • Background in Aircraft carrier (CVN) operations
  • Knowledge of ground control stations
  • Must possess an active DoD SECRET clearance, eligible for TS/SCI
  • U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Support production and quality for the MQ-25 Stingray UAV
  • Evaluate suppliers and perform facility assessments for design and manufacturing quality
  • Conduct quality research and data analysis for M&QE requirements
  • Assess design producibility and manufacturing processes
  • Prepare technical risk assessments and briefs for decision meetings
  • Lead risk reduction efforts and support Production Readiness Reviews
  • Provide technical input in design reviews and program meetings
  • Identify and recommend solutions for manufacturing and quality issues
  • Assist in conducting Physical Configuration Audits and other M&QE reviews
  • Support leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities

Benefits

  • On-site work at NAS Patuxent River, MD
  • 30% travel to industry sites
  • Engagement in high-impact UAV programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth in esteemed Department of Defense environment
  • Participation in critical manufacturing and quality audits
  • Collaboration with experienced engineering and management teams
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Production & Quality Engineer (Journeyman) for the M&QE Division, in NAVAIR's Systems Acquisition Group. The candidate will provide research analysis and technical domain engineering support in M&QE for the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office (PMA-268) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. Location: On-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD and 30% travel to Industry sites. This work is not eligible for teleworking.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:
  • Provide support for Production & Quality of the MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Government Civilian will be the Engineering Lead.
  • Examine suppliers and perform facilities evaluations assessing contractor design, development and manufacturing/quality planning activities, ensuring that production and producibility considerations are being appropriately integrated into the systems engineering process.
  • Conduct quality research and data analysis to provide support in the establishment of M&QE requirements and management of M&QE efforts through all acquisition phases, including capacity analysis to examine for scalability.
  • Evaluate design producibility, manufacturing planning and proposed or actual production/quality processes considering program affordability needs and with respect to established schedules and production plans.
  • Prepare technical risk assessments for decision meetings and related briefings.
  • Support the M&QE Division and IPT in planning and leading design, manufacturing and quality risk reduction efforts, producibility assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
  • Provide technical support for producibility and manufacturing discussions in design reviews and program/technical meetings and provide design and process oriented technical inputs.
  • Identify the causes of potential or actual manufacturing, producibility, or quality problems and recommend solutions to M&QE and IPT management via briefing or written correspondence.
  • Support the M&QE lead during the conduct of Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), Quality System Evaluations (QSEs), Engineering Investigations (EIs), and other M&QE reviews. Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events.
  • Conduct quality research and data analysis to assist M&QE Division leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities so that they optimally support programs and fleet readiness.

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.
  • Industrial Engineering background is desired
  • Well versed in Aircraft Design
  • Experienced with "on-aircraft" inspections and investigation (touching aircraft)
  • Manufacturing and Quality engineering experiences
  • Aircraft carrier (CVN)-based experience
  • Ground control station familiarity
  • Active DoD SECRET security clearance (TS/SCI eligible)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

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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: $130,000.00 - $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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Founded
1989

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