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Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist, Journeyman (SED)

Sabre Systems
United States, Maryland, Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Jun 17, 2025
Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist, Journeyman to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

Responsibilities:

  • Applies Subject Matter Expertise from experience as an enlisted military specialist (e.g., CWO equivalent) to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems.
  • Provides analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems.
  • Develops, prepares, and manages material required for the operator to employ or maintain safely and effectively the aircraft and its weapon systems.
  • Requires the ability to develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel.
  • Applies analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops in support of recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Provides subject matter expertise for specific aircraft/weapon systems and subsystems to include operational procedures, installation and maintenance, failure analysis, and technical support related to aircraft avionics, airframe, weapons, navigation, fire control and other aircraft systems.
  • Provides advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, detailed functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, training, troubleshooting, and implementation advice on specific areas that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.
  • The candidate also reviews technical problems; provides solutions for software, hardware and systems; and troubleshoots operating anomalies using data review methodologies and/or automated evaluation programs.
  • May also analyze data and solve problems; communicate with peers, subordinates and senior management; and identifies objects, actions and events affecting organizational operations; provide project execution, business and technical operations, strategic initiatives, workforce development, business improvement, or as required to support exceptionally complex technical and organizational tasks.
  • May require qualification as contract flight crewmember IAW OPNAVINST 3710.7V.
  • Qualifications and particular expertise specified under Journeyman are exceptional and highly unique to each TO and may include various military application and hands-on experience, installation, inspection, test, adjustment, or repair of specialized equipment including aircraft/avionics/weapons equipment, such as flight controls, radar, communications, navigation, sensor/survivability equipment, ordnance handling and weapons/missile fire control systems in aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Experience with other TMS/Weapons may include but not limited to: TACAIR, Rotary, other Fixed Wing, NEW JSOW, Harpoon, LRASM, MALD, SDBII, and JASSM.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Minimum Education:
    • AS or AA degree in Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university.
      • Note: Any years of experience used to substitute for a degree must be in addition to the required minimum of eight (8) years listed below.
  • Minimum Experience:
    • At least eight (8) years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment is required.
    • The candidate for this position shall be:
      • an E-4 or higher;
      • a graduate of a Navy Weapons School (e.g., TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1); and
      • one of the following:
        • Naval Flight Crew with at least 700 flight hours
        • Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QA/SO)
        • Work Center Supervisor (WCS)
        • Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI)
        • Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP LVL 3) or equivalent
        • Journeyman's License
        • Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS) graduate
        • Other related military occupational specialist
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

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Compensation

Mid/Journeyman Level: At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements. The general salary range for this position is $60,000-$150,000; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms.

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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Beware of employment scams-Sabre Systems will never request payment, extend offers without an interview, or contact you from an email that doesn't end in @sabresystems.com; always apply directly at https://careers.sabresystems.com/.

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