Senior MBSE Systems Architect - Patuxent River - Sabre Systems

Description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a part-time Senior MBSE Systems Architect for support to the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide senior MBSE architecture leadership supporting PMA-231 airborne command-and-control mission systems and integration priorities. This role emphasizes model-backed integration clarity ensuring mission threads, interfaces, and behaviors are captured with enough rigor to support decisions, risk burn-down, and verification readiness across diverse stakeholders. This is a 20 hours/week requirement (0.5 man-year position). Location is on-site as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead development of model-backed mission architecture for airborne C2 capabilities.
• Build and refine SysML model elements that capture system context, mission threads, functional allocations, and interfaces for EW/jammer-related capabilities in WBBB RIBS-P format.
• Drive traceability and consistency across system elements, interface relationships, and verification intent; support model-based impact assessments for proposed changes.
• Facilitate integration discussions with engineers and stakeholders by producing architecture views that remove ambiguity (system boundaries, data exchanges, behaviors, constraints).
• Mentor engineers on model quality, modeling discipline, and stakeholder-focused view creation; support governance and publishing standards.
• Produce briefings and architecture products suitable for program reviews and working groups.

Qualifications

• Must have a have a master's degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience.
• 10+ years MBSE and/or systems architecture experience on complex DoD mission systems
• Demonstrated SysML modeling leadership (tool-agnostic, but must be hands-on and review-ready)
• Strong interface/integration engineering instincts (ICDs, data flows, behaviors, dependencies)
• Proven ability to translate stakeholder intent into model structure and engineering direction
• Selected candidate must pass a background investigation
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to operate effectively in environments with strong opinions and tough personalities, staying professional, calm, and outcome-focused while driving technical closure and maintaining model integrity.
• Active Top Secret required; TS/SCI eligibility a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience producing decision-quality architecture views and model-backed technical arguments for leadership
• Experience with airborne C2, tactical data exchange, mission system integration, or sensor/comm-centric architectures

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: $128, $141,797.00
Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility
* 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.
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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