Production & Quality Engineer (Journeyman)

Sabre Systems, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Production & Quality Engineer (Journeyman) for the MQE Division at Patuxent River, MD. On-site with 30% travel to industry sites, supporting MQ-25 Stingray production and quality efforts within PMA-268.

Role requires a technical or scientific BS/BA and relevant experience, including aircraft/defense program exposure. US citizenship and active DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Technical or Scientific BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a related labor category.
• Experience in engineering with an aircraft or defense program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide research analysis and technical domain engineering support in M&QE for PMA-268.
• Perform producibility assessments and quality planning activities for MQ-25 Stingray program.
• Support design reviews, manufacturing discussions, and PRRs with technical inputs.

Education

BS/BA degree in Technical or Scientific field

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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.