Systems Engineer (Journeyman) Air Vehicle

Sabre Systems LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC seeks a Journeyman Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering Department at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The role targets development and sustainment of H-53 air vehicle systems and subsystems, across the full lifecycle from concept through deployment.

The engineer will perform technical research, system analysis, and comprehensive documentation, supporting acquisition of aircraft and integrated systems while evaluating performance and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field.
• At least three years of recent and relevant engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-service support of the platform/system.
• Coordinate engineering, logistics, and sustainment issues.
• Support airworthiness, configuration management, and issue resolution for fleet systems.
• Coordinate engineering change proposals, technical directives, and updates.
• Apply systems engineering methods to develop, test, and sustain modern complex systems.
• Support Air Vehicle engineering on H-53 helicopter systems and subsystems.

Skills

3+ years experience

US citizenship

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is seeking a Journeyman Systems Engineer -Air Vehicle Systems/Sub-Systems to join our team in support of the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This position provides critical systems engineering support of the Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261), with a focus on the development and sustainment of the H-53 air vehicle systems, subsystems, and components.”

In this role, the engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle of weapon systems across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include technical research and development of emerging technologies, system analysis, and comprehensive documentation. The engineer will also support the acquisition process for aircraft, weapons, and integrated systems—evaluating their technical performance, mission effectiveness, and associated acquisition risks from initial concept through deployment and sustainment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for not limited to:

• Overseeing the in-service support of a particular platform or system.
• Acting as the central coordination point for all engineering, logistics, and sustainment issues related to that system.
• Supporting airworthiness, configuration management, and issue resolution for systems already in the fleet.
• Coordinating engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical directives, and updates.
• Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems.
• Supports Air Vehicle engineering on H-53 helicopter systems and subsystems.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience.
• 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: $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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