Senior Systems Engineer (FMS)

About the Role

Sabre Systems is seeking 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 remote position involves coordination with FMS cases for France, Japan, Spain, Canada, and other nations, and requires overseas travel 1-2 times per quarter, as well as periodic trips to the Program Office at NAS Patuxent River and NAWCAD Lakehurst, NJ.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform programmatic or technical tasks identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guide the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employ systems engineering methods and tools in the development of advanced complex systems.
• Manage requirements, coordinate internal and external action items, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain communication with project team leaders, NAVAIRSYSCOM officials, competency management, and IPT team members to ensure Systems Engineering practices and processes are followed.
• Lead the Risk Management process within the international team.
• Respond to engineering taskers as directed by Program Office leadership.
• Prepare project correspondence such as technical reports, letters, memorandums, trip reports, meeting action items, and other documentation.
• Serve as PMA-251’s Systems Engineering representative, providing technical inputs and preparing appropriate correspondence and reports.

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.
• At least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, with three (3) years 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.
• 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 U.S. Citizen.

Pay

The general salary range for this position is $148,330.00 - $164,420.00, with final compensation determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms.

Benefits

Sabre Systems fosters a welcoming, inclusive culture with a people-first philosophy, offering comprehensive benefits designed to meet diverse needs. The company supports continuous learning, professional growth, and prioritizes the health, well-being, and success of its employees.

A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals.