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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Sabel Systems
- **Location:** Beavercreek Township, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Data Governance, Systems Architecture, Digital Twin, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Management, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e3f181dda53c8ba4

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizen with an Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret
 * Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.
 * Ability to work onsite 2-3 days a week at Wright Patterson AFB
 * 10+ years USAF or USAF related Systems engineering
 * Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level digital thread and data governance initiatives.
 * Familiarity with Air Force mission systems and lifecycle sustainment environments.
 * Strong Interpersonal Skills., * Institute of Configuration Management CMII certification or similar credential
 * Program/Project Management or Agile certification.
 * Experience supporting AF-PLM or major USAF / DoD / OEM digital transformation initiatives.
 * Prior experience supporting AFLCMC, AFNWC, or similar U.S. Air Force organizations.

## Description

* Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture while ensuring alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy.
 * Define and drive a comprehensive Air Force level PLM strategy that enables digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth (ASOT), and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms.
 * Guide integration strategies that connect PLM solutions with enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with DoD open system architecture principles.
 * Translate operational and acquisition needs into PLM system capabilities that support readiness, cost reduction, and modernization objectives. Align the PLM roadmap with Air Force priorities and AFMC / SAF-AQ initiatives.
 * Serve as a principal advisor to senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, semantic data models, and digital twin frameworks for potential incorporation into the PLM ecosystem. Represent AF-PLM at industry, academic, and DoD forums.
 * Serve as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise.
 * Drive alignment with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities while advancing scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities., * Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
 * Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what's right and earn lasting trust.
 * Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work. Together we can build the future with purpose. Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.