Senior Systems Engineer (FMS)

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Senior Systems Engineer to support the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.  This candidate will be providing Systems Engineering support with responsibilities involving coordination with FMS cases with France, Japan, Spain, Canada, and other nations. Aircraft launch and recovery equipment (ALRE) products include catapults, arresting gear, helicopter landing systems, wind measuring systems, aviation-based information systems, aviation marking and lighting, recovery systems and visual landing aids, aircraft firefighting equipment, and expeditionary airfield systems and related products. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.   This position is a remote position that will require overseas travel and periodic trips to the Program Office at NAS Patuxent River and NAWCAD Lakehurst, NJ. FMS travel requirements are 1-2 times per quarter.

 

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• 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 advanced complex systems.
• Principal areas of responsibility include requirements management, coordination of internal and external action items, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains communication with project team leaders, NAVAIRSYSCOM officials, competency management and IPT team members to ensure Systems Engineering practices and processes are followed appropriately.
• Lead Risk Management process within the international team.
• Respond to engineering taskers as directed by the Program Office leadership.
• Prepares project correspondence such as technical reports, letters, and memorandums.
• Serves as PMA-251’s Systems Engineering representative and provides technical inputs and prepares appropriate correspondence and reports such as trip reports, meeting action items, etc.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must have a Technical or Scientific MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university
• ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience
• Must have at least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be directly related to DoD systems.
• Prior involvement and experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs required
• Understanding of program management, acquisition processes, and international defense cooperation strongly desired.
• Demonstrated experience in the area of engineering expertise is required.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across U.S. Navy, partners, and industry to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met.
• 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. 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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