Systems Engineer - Journeyman (Aerial Targets)

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer - Journeyman (Aerial Targets)to support the Navy’s Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.  PMA-208’s mission is to advance the Navy’s combat readiness by delivering next-generation threat-representative targets. This Systems Engineer position supports the Supersonic Aerial Targets IPT, specifically the GQM-163A ("Coyote") Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target or the AQM-88A Supersonic Air Launched Target (SALT), which are single-use targets designed to emulate supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles in support of Developmental Test (DT)/Operational Test (OT) of major DoD weapon systems as well as for fleet training events.

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

• Providing technical guidance and decisions regarding production and upgrades to the platform, unique threat payloads, close coordination with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), sub-system suppliers and government entities within NAVAIR (NAWCAD, NAWCWD China Lake and Pt. Mugu) and external to NAVAIR.
• Leading the team on technical projects, Engineering Investigations, etc. to resolve issues and determine solutions for fielded systems
• Generating and releasing Interim Flight Clearances (IFCs) in support of T&E and fleet customer operations at multiple sites
• Managing system interfaces and coordinating configuration requirements
• Preparing for and executing Technical Reviews and Interchange Meetings; supporting Program Management Reviews
• Preparing and releasing the operator’s manuals and their supporting data packages
• Supporting program requirements and risk management, mitigation and reporting
• Providing engineering analysis to support technical and financial proposals for engineering change proposals (ECPs) for new and upgraded systems

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Requirements:

• Education: Must hold a BA/BS degree in a technical field or scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum years of experience:
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant experience 
  • Engineering expertise for both can be from weapons, UAS or store integration
• Key Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with NAVAIR airworthiness, system safety & WSESRB processes desired
• Prior desired aerial target experience is preferred but not required

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