Chief Solution Architect/PLM Strategist

Sabel Systems designs and delivers digital engineering ecosystems for DoD programs, enabling teams to connect data, systems, and personnel within secure, scalable environments. Our solutions empower programs to make faster decisions, close sustainment gaps, and meet the digital acquisition requirements.

Rather than simply proposing transformation, we implement and operate it at scale. Our method is clear: we orchestrate existing tools into a governing system of record, ensuring government ownership of infrastructure and traceable decisions. There’s no vendor lock, no proprietary baselines, and no need for ATO rebuilds during transitions.

Sabel Systems is redefining modern defense acquisition. If you seek to solve complex challenges at scale and want your work to directly accelerate military capability while reshaping the DoD’s approach to digital engineering, this is the place for you.

Complexity Simplified. Mission Amplified.

• Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture while ensuring alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy.
• Define and drive a comprehensive Air Force level PLM strategy that enables digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth (ASOT), and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms.
• Guide integration strategies that connect PLM solutions with enterprise systems while ensuring compliance 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.
• Serve as a principal advisor to senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as 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.
• Serve as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise.
• Drive alignment with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities while advancing scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities.

• U.S. Citizen with an Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret
• 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 2-3 days a week at either Wright Patterson or Hill AFB
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, PLM implementation, and digital engineering within a defense environment.
• 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.

• Institute of Configuration Management CMII certification or similar credential.
• Siemens Teamcenter Professional Certification.
• 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.

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work. Together we can build the future with purpose. Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.

Compensation
Compensation will be determined in partnership with the Hiring Manager and may vary based on factors such as contract and labor category alignment, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include 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, to name a few.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for assistance.