Systems Engineer (Journeyman) Air Vehicle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Journeyman Systems Engineer - Air Vehicle Systems/Sub-Systems to join our team at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This role focuses on development and sustainment of H-53 air vehicle systems, subsystems, and components, contributing to the full lifecycle of weapon systems across platforms.

The engineer will perform technical R&D, system analysis, and comprehensive documentation, and will support the acquisition process for aircraft and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clearance: DoD Secret

US Citizenship

3+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical 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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