Journeyman Systems Engineer

Sabre Systems Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC seeks a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support PMA-260 at Patuxent River NAS, Lexington Park, MD. The role is a full-time hybrid position with local telework and on-site 2–3 days per week, plus travel ~15% to support aviation ground equipment programs.

You will lead requirements development, system integration across engineering disciplines, and prepare technical documentation while ensuring reliability, safety, and performance of common aviation support equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college.
• At least three years of recent, relevant Systems Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles for common aviation support equipment.
• Experience managing large-scale engineering programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher, or ability to obtain.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support and take direction from PMA-260 leadership and program managers.
• Integrate various engineering disciplines and technical efforts.
• Manage requirements development, technical planning, and coordination of programs.
• Support SETR documentation and artifacts for reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation (reports, drawings, briefings).
• Apply knowledge of support equipment development and naval aviation policies.
• Focus on reliability, maintainability, safety, quality, and performance.
• Provide specialized technical expertise on support equipment.
• Anticipate technical issues that could impact safety or performance and take action.
• Brief Program Office management on task status and issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to provide technical and engineering support to the Common Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. PMA-260 is responsible for the procurement, development and fielding of Common Ground Support equipment and Automatic Test Equipment. This candidate will directly support the PMA-260 Common Ground Support Equipment Pillar. This is a full-time hybrid position with local telework as the standard arrangement, with on-site requirements 2 to 3 times per week as required. Travel (~15%) is required for this position.

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

• Will support and take direction from PMA-260 CHENG, Common Ground Support Equipment IPTL, and Common Ground Support Equipment DAPMSE.
• Performs as the common aviation support equipment systems engineer integrating various engineering disciplines and technical efforts.
• Responsible for all systems engineering aspects, including requirements development, technical planning, and coordination of major programs and projects in common aviation support equipment development.
• Responsible for supporting SETR documentation to include checklists and artifacts to support the reviews
• Reviews/prepares required technical documentation for assigned tasks such as technical reports, engineering drawings, briefings and other forms of technical documentation.
• Applies knowledge of support equipment development, Naval Aviation Maintenance Policy, and systems engineering principles.
• Formulates solutions and analyzes support equipment for the commodity while stressing reliability, maintainability, safety, quality, operational readiness, and performance
• Provides and disseminates specialized technical expertise on support equipment.
• Anticipate technical issues that could lead to serious safety, performance or reliability problems and take appropriate action.
• The candidate’s knowledge of support equipment/supportability and current initiatives to improve the support equipment system is instrumental in mapping out the future of support equipment development.
• Brief higher-level Program Office management on the status of assigned tasks and any potential problems, challenges, or opportunities relating to the specialty area.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum years of experience: Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience.
• Professional knowledge of engineering concepts and principles.
• Specific knowledge and skills are required in the application of systems engineering principles to the implementation of common aviation support equipment development programs.
• Direct experience, a fundamental knowledge of project engineering and procedural methods in the management of large-scale engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and possess technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.

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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