Journeyman MBSE Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Journeyman MBSE Systems Engineer for support to the Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program Office (PMA-262) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide journeyman-level MBSE support to PMA-262 for unmanned aircraft system mission capabilities, integration, and lifecycle management. The role focuses on producing high-quality SysML model content, maintaining traceability, and supporting integration and verification planning using model-driven methods.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SysML model content supporting system context, operational scenarios, functional decomposition, interface definition, and behavior representation.
• Assist with requirements decomposition and traceability (mission needs, system requirements, functions/interfaces, verification methods), all in accordance with RIBS-P and WBBB.
• Support interface definition and coordination (ICD inputs, data flows, dependencies, constraints) using model artifacts as the technical backbone.
• Contribute to verification planning outputs (verification crosswalks, testability considerations, model-backed acceptance criteria).
• Perform model quality checks (naming, structure, consistency) and support model configuration/versioning procedures.
• Support engineering meetings and technical exchanges by producing clean views/packages and model-based briefing material.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Technical BS or BA degree
• 3 years systems engineering and/or MBSE experience on complex systems
• SysML modeling experience (any leading toolset acceptable) and ability to learn program-specific conventions quickly
• Working understanding of interfaces, requirements, and verification concepts in DoD programs
• Strong writing and communication skills (briefing and documentation support)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance; Top Secret strongly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

Location is Pax River, MD area (on-site as required).

Desired / Strong Plus

• Experience supporting unmanned systems, autonomy-enabling interfaces, maritime ISR, or mission systems integration
• Familiarity with digital engineering workflows (model governance, configuration management, artifact publishing)
• Exposure to common program tools (requirements management, issue tracking, baselines)
  
  

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 $107,659.00 - $1,191,589.00

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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