Senior Systems Engineer

Sabre Systems Inc.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Sabre Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support PMA-242, focusing on the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range (AARGM-ER) and legacy HARM (AGM-88).

This on-site role requires DoD experience and an active clearance, with travel of 1–2 weeks per quarter. The ideal candidate brings extensive systems engineering expertise, leadership capabilities, and a track record in developing and sustaining complex military weapons systems.

Qualifications

  • Must have advanced engineering knowledge in military weapons systems.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher is required.
  • US Citizen with DoD-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for ARGM-ER and HARM/AGM-88 programs.
  • Lead or assist in system design, testing, and integration of weapons systems.
  • Prepare analyses, reports, and change proposals with minimal guidance.
  • Apply systems engineering methods to develop and evaluate complex military systems.
  • Perform programmatic or technical leadership within the team.

Skills

DoD expertise
Active DoD Clearance
US Citizenship

Education

Master’s degree in technical/scientific field
Bachelor’s degree + 4 years relevant DoD experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Program (PMA-242). This Program Office is responsible for the acquisition, development, and sustainment of direct and time sensitive strike weapons. The primary focus of this position is on the development of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range (AARGM-ER), a next-generation weapon system designed to enhance strike capabilities against advanced threats. Additional responsibilities will include support for the legacy High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), AGM-88. This is an on-site position at PMA-242 Program Office. Travel requirements are one to two weeks per quarter.

The selected candidate will be responsible for not limited to:

  • Perform tasks with little or no guidance or leads the execution of complex tasks.
  • Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise.
  • Engineering support for the development of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range (ARGM-ER)
  • Engineering support for the High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), AGM-88.
  • Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan and design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
  • Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Apply systems engineering methods and tools in the development of advanced complex systems and perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
  • Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems.
  • Performs programmatic or technical leadership roles in an organization identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems.
  • Guides the engineering development of modern complex systems.
Qualifications
  • Must have a have a master’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university or a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience.
  • Must have minimum of ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3) years of which must be directly related to DoD systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
  • Must be a US 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: $148,330.00 - $164,420.00

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.
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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