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Sabre Corporation · 1 month ago

Systems Engineer - Journeyman (Aerial Targets)

Sabre Systems Inc. is currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer - Journeyman to support the Navy’s Aerial Targets Program Office at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This role involves providing technical guidance, managing system interfaces, and supporting program requirements to enhance the Navy’s combat readiness through advanced aerial targets.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Engineering expertiseNAVAIR airworthinessSystem safety processesAerial target experience

Required

Must hold a BA/BS degree in a technical field or scientific field from an accredited college or university
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
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs.

Company

Sabre Corporation

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Sabre is a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.84B
Key Investors
Centerbridge Partners
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-05-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.32B
2024-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $43.6M

Leadership Team

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Kurt Ekert
Chief Executive Officer
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Hugh Jones
Chief Operating Officer
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