RADAR Engineer (Journeyman)

About the role

Sabre Systems is recruiting a RADAR Engineer (Journeyman) to support the H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopters Program Office (PMA 299) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will primarily provide RADAR engineering expertise supporting the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) for MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems, with secondary technical support in acoustics, Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM), and EO/IR systems. The role involves evaluating technical performance, mission suitability, and acquisition risks across the full lifecycle for acoustic sensors, radar, FLIR, and EO/IR systems. Work location is on-site in Building 2272. Travel requirements are approximately two trips per year totaling two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provide RADAR engineering expertise supporting the Mission Systems IPT for MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems
• Identify, diagnose, and develop solutions for modern complex systems engineering issues focused on acoustics and sensors, including AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) dipping sonar systems, Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection (DMAD), MH-60R Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS), and Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR)
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
• Apply systems engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, engineering change proposals, flight clearances/airworthiness, configuration management, risk management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation
• Review, prepare, and process engineering change proposals (ECPs)
• Review and prepare technical documentation for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events and lead SETR events as required
• Facilitate the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage technical and performance requirements from all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Summarize data, observations, and findings to support preparation of technical documents, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, program offices, contractors, and external agencies
• Prepare clear, concise technical documents, including gap analyses, plans, and regular status reports/briefings

Qualifications

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
• At least seven (7) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise
• Demonstrated experience with RADAR systems (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with acoustic sensor systems (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with FLIR and Electro-Optical/Infra-Red systems (preferred)
• Experience in Airborne Mine-Countermeasures (AMCM) (preferred)
• Strong background in systems integration of mission systems within a DoD or Naval Aviation environment
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering documentation, specifications, and technical risk assessments for acoustics or sensor systems
• Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Pay

General salary range: $130,577.00 – $144,991.00. Final compensation determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms.

Schedule

On-site at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Building 2272. Travel approximately two trips per year (total two weeks).