Full-Time

System Security Engineer

Anti-Tamper

Deadline 5/28/27
Sabre Systems

Sabre Systems

201-500 employees

Defense-focused software, engineering, and cyber solutions

Compensation Overview

$90k - $180k/yr

+ Employee referral bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Patuxent River, MD, USA

In Person

On-site work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station is required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Quality Assurance (QA)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering or Science field.
  • At least three years of experience in a relevant Engineering or Science field.
  • Experience applying engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
  • Experience reviewing and preparing engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Experience applying engineering expertise to system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret Clearance or higher.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Anti-Tamper Program Lead, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams, and Systems Engineers in identifying Critical Program Information, developing and implementing Anti-Tamper Plans, validating and sustaining Critical Program Information protection, implementing and managing Anti-Tamper solutions, and assessing performance against plan and technical risk.
  • Perform security analyses, program reviews, and verification and validation test planning and event coordination.
  • Identify program Critical Program Information and support the development, implementation, verification, and validation of Anti-Tamper requirement implementation for supported programs.
  • Assist the U.S. Navy in working with industry on deploying special technologies to protect critical technology in systems deployed globally.
  • Provide analysis and prepare documents supporting government statutes and applicable export restrictions governing domestic and Foreign Military Sales.
  • Collect, organize, interpret, and analyze technical data related to Anti-Tamper solutions for weapons-system acquisition projects.
  • Conduct Anti-Tamper studies, including trade studies, research, and detailed analysis of system design involving microelectronic and software implementation, system integration, verification and validation, cost, and risk.
  • Prepare and present briefings to internal and external programs and customers, including the Tri-Service Committee, Red Team, Anti-Tamper Executive Agent, and verification and validation team, to obtain Anti-Tamper approvals for U.S.-deployed and exported military systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge and capability in detailed development of Anti-Tamper capabilities.
  • Ability to lead technical efforts associated with all phases of product development.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, multiple-security environment.
  • Experience with Naval Air Systems Command acquisition programs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Experience with the Department of Defense Risk and Opportunity Management process.

Sabre Systems provides technology services to U.S. government and commercial clients, with a focus on software engineering, C4ISR, and cyber solutions for DoD agencies like the Navy and Air Force. Its offerings are delivered through contracted programs that combine software development, systems engineering, and acquisition management to support complex defense missions. The company differentiates itself by performing large, mission-critical work with the agility of a small firm and deep technical expertise, as seen in major contracts such as a NAVAIR award, and by its ability to tailor programs to defense needs. Its goal is to sustain its defense legacy while expanding capabilities and growth in federal services under new ownership (CM Equity Partners) and leadership (President James Norris).

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pennsylvania

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • September 2024 CM Equity acquisition added capital and federal-services operating discipline.
  • October 2025 $499M NAWCAD contract extends work through April 2030 with task orders.
  • 2026 Top Workplace recognition and Johnny Wolfe board appointment strengthen recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on NAVAIR concentrates revenue; any recompete loss hits 2030 pipeline.
  • CM Equity ownership pressure forces margin expansion, integration changes, and leadership churn.
  • One prime contract or protest failure leaves Sabre exposed to larger competitors' scale.

What makes Sabre Systems unique

  • 1989-founded, CM Equity-backed Sabre specializes in Navy-centric systems engineering and cybersecurity.
  • October 2025 $499M NAWCAD award anchors Sabre inside NAVAIR mission-critical workflows.
  • OASIS+ prime awards in engineering and R&D broaden federal access beyond single programs.

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