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# Systems Engineer (Journeyman)

- **Company:** Sabre Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,577.0 - $144,991.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Automation of Marketing, Sabre (Computer System)
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87816137/1

## About the Role

* Must hold a BA/BS degree in a technical field or scientific field from an accredited college or university
 * Must have three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
 * Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required
 * Knowledge of systems engineering and DoD acquisition processes is required
 * Familiarity with NAVAIR, NAWCAD, and airworthiness processes desired
 * Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
 * Must be a US Citizen

## Description

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. PMA-202 includes all systems that directly support the aircrew and troops or passengers in the performance of their missions, and consist of the functional components, internal and external interfaces, and the environment to optimize human performance, protection and sustainment in aviation operations. This position will support the Aircrew and Combat Effectiveness Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE). This Integrated Product Team's portfolio includes the Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (IJHMQS) for the F/A-18 and EA-18 aircraft, the next generation fixed-wing helmet, improved hearing protection helmets, laser eye protection, Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA), and Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD). This is a hybrid position work is on-site at NAVAIR Headquarters building 2272
several times a week as required plus local telework. Travel requirements are one week per quarter.

The selected candidate will be responsible for not limited to:

 * Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems
 * Guides the engineering development of modern complex systems
 * Employs systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems.
 * Tracking and validating requirements
 * Coordinates with Airworthiness/Cybersafe Office in close collaboration with Technical Warrant Holders/Deputy Technical Warrant Holders on the Engineering/Data Requirements Agreement Plans (EDRAPs) to gain Flight Clearances approvals
 * Provide Systems Engineering support for Engineering Investigations
 * Monitor system performance, integration and airworthiness.
 * Contribute to risk management, technical documentation, and compliance with acquisition standards


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