Air Force PLM Architect & Digital Engineering Leader

Sabel Systems; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a technical and strategic leader to design, align, and deliver the AF-PLM enterprise vision for DoD programs. You will drive the Air Force PLM strategy, enable digital thread capabilities, and ensure a single source of truth across platforms and lifecycle data management.

You will guide integration with enterprise systems, translate operational needs into PLM capabilities, and collaborate with SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, and industry partners to advance data-centric

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture while ensuring alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy.
• Define and drive a comprehensive Air Force level PLM strategy that enables digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth (ASOT), and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms.
• Guide integration strategies that connect PLM solutions with enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with DoD open system architecture principles.
• Translate operational and acquisition needs into PLM system capabilities that support readiness, cost reduction, and modernization objectives. Align the PLM roadmap with Air Force priorities and AFMC / SAF-AQ initiatives.
• Serve as a principal advisor to senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, semantic data models, and digital twin frameworks for potential incorporation into the PLM ecosystem. Represent AF-PLM at industry, academic, and DoD forums.
• Serve as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise.
• Drive alignment with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities while advancing scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities.

Job description

Sabel Systems is seeking a technical and strategic leader to design, align, and deliver the AF-PLM enterprise vision for DoD programs. You will drive the Air Force PLM strategy, enable digital thread capabilities, and ensure a single source of truth across platforms and lifecycle data management.

You will guide integration with enterprise systems, translate operational needs into PLM capabilities, and collaborate with SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, and industry partners to advance data-centric