Journeyman Engineer

Sabre Systems Inc.; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC in Patuxent River, MD, seeks a Journeyman Engineer to support PMA-265 for the F/A-18 and EA-18G programs. This on-site role involves cradle-to-grave life-cycle support, system integration, and rigorous documentation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The position requires a Technical BS in engineering, 5+ years in DoD-related work, and a Top-Secret clearance. Will travel six times per year; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years in an engineering role, three of which are in DoD systems.
• Experience delivering results in multi-level security projects.
• Direct experience in defense, aerospace, or government programmatic settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills for working with engineers, logisticians, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be able to work as part of an integrated team.
• Must have strong communication skills and some technical writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Top-Secret clearance required; SCI/SAP eligible preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
• Review and prepare engineering analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Apply systems engineering to system integration, configuration management, QA testing, or acquisition and resource management.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate software, components, or systems related to military weapons systems or management information systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Journeyman Engineer to support the Advanced Systems Team within the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This program provides critical current and future capabilities in the form of total life cycle support management (cradle to grave) for the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18 G Growler weapons systems. PMA-265 is responsible for acquiring, delivering, and sustaining the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft, ensuring mission success for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators. Work location: This is on-site position in the Program Office spaces and not authorized for telework. Travel requirements are six (6) trips per year.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Apply systems engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Qualifications

• Technical BS degree in either Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Must have at least five (5) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be directly related to DoD systems.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering results in support of multi-level security projects.
• Direct experience in defense, aerospace, or government programmatic/technical settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills for working with engineers, logisticians, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A Top-Secret security clearance is required. SCI/SAP eligible is desired.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Airworthiness experience and be familiar with NAVAIR airworthiness requirements, flight clearances, and safety of flight.
• Experience with F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet or EA-18G Growler aircraft.

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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: $130,517.00 - $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.

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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