Sabre Systems is seeking a Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist (Journeyman) to support the Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic & Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) as a Flight Clearance Product Developer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The role involves managing and developing Flight Clearance products for unmanned aerial systems, coordinating with stakeholders, and facilitating engineering reviews for airworthiness approval. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with telework authorized, but requires on-site presence about one week per month during the initial six to nine months for training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for information and process knowledge regarding specific type Flight Clearance (FC) for their assigned platform(s). Includes awareness of normal fleet use, training, developmental testing, operational testing, change recommendations, services contracts, FMS services, and Contractor Owned/ Contractor Operated services.
Coordinate and execute the management/ development of all assigned FC products.
Track and ensure the transition of Interim FC (IFC) content into the appropriate Permanent FC (PFC).
Create, update, and submit tracking reports to the PMA, and other stakeholders, on status of current IFC/PFC products.
Develop required content and facilitate the FC progression through each engineering review for airworthiness approval.
Create and present formal briefs in support of new or changing fleet capabilities and/or new type UAS.
Facilitate or host meetings/ briefings as needed by the APME/ APMSE, or as needed by other team members of the PMA.

Requirements

HS/GED and 8 years of related experience or an Associate’s degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience.
Experience developing and implementing configuration management procedures for technical data.
Experience communicating with a variety of Stakeholders including NAVAIR Systems Engineering Leadership, NAVAIR Engineering Subject Matter Experts, and Fleet users.
Experience in Flight Operations as a member of a crewed aircraft platform, manned or unmanned. Either Civil or DoD applications.
Demonstrate working knowledge of FAA NAS policies, as they pertain to different class areas, altitudes, and dimensions.
Knowledge of DCMA, DoD, OPNAV, CNAF, NAVAIR documents, directives, orders, and/ or instructions as they pertain to flight operations, and maintenance procedures for both unmanned and manned platforms.
Knowledge of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) flight/ operator/ maintenance manuals’ use and structure. Can translate OEM information into DoD/ NAVAIR program, procedure(s), and technical language.
Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and possess a strong computer-use background to include using editorial and graphics software running local, networked, or web-based platforms, and websites.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Knowledge and application of critical thinking to solve problems
Self-sufficient, motivated, and proactive
Ability to work independently with little guidance
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice to have

UAS operations and maintenance
UAS technology familiarity
Use of Collaborative Tools (ex. Microsoft Teams)

Benefits

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: $110,688.00 - $123,378.00
A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.