Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Sabel Systems designs and delivers digital engineering ecosystems for DoD programs, helping teams connect data, systems, and personnel in secure, scalable environments. The company implements and operates these ecosystems by orchestrating existing tools into a governing system of record, with government ownership of infrastructure and traceable decisions. The Senior Systems Engineer serves as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the Air Force Product Lifecycle Management (AF-PLM) enterprise. The role advances scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities while aligning with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities. The position is based at the Beavercreek, Ohio office and requires onsite work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base two to three days per week. Travel may be up to 10%.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.
- Ability to work onsite two to three days per week at Wright-Patterson AFB.
- At least 10 years of USAF or USAF-related systems engineering experience.
- Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level digital thread and data governance initiatives.
- Familiarity with Air Force mission systems and lifecycle sustainment environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Institute of Configuration Management CMII certification or similar credential.
- Program/Project Management or Agile certification.
- Experience supporting AF-PLM or major USAF / DoD / OEM digital transformation initiatives.
- Prior experience supporting AFLCMC, AFNWC, or similar U.S. Air Force organizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture in alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy.
- Define and drive an Air Force-level PLM strategy supporting digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth, and lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms.
- Guide integration strategies connecting PLM solutions with enterprise systems while complying with DoD open system architecture principles.
- Translate operational and acquisition needs into PLM system capabilities that support readiness, cost reduction, and modernization objectives.
- Align the PLM roadmap with Air Force priorities and AFMC / SAF-AQ initiatives.
- Advise senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML, semantic data models, and digital twin frameworks, for potential incorporation into the PLM ecosystem.
- Represent AF-PLM at industry, academic, and DoD forums.
- Design, align, and deliver the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Education and training program reimbursement
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
