Deputy Chief Engineer - Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Saab, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Computer and Electrical Engineering discipline within the Surveillance team. This role partners with leadership to shape the technical baseline of the Surveillance radar portfolio and ensures rigorous development practices.

The candidate will oversee product and program development, guide complex design decisions, and mentor engineering teams while engaging with customers and stakeholders to align roadmaps with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering required; MS degree preferred.
• 20+ years of DoD radar development experience across systems, software, mechanical or electrical domains.
• Strong ability to interpret multidisciplinary concepts for technical and non-technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to Surveillance products and programs.
• Lead reviews and provide critical feedback on design, integration and test plans.
• Resolve highly complex technical challenges with hardware and software components.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and program teams.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and define technical roadmaps.
• Coordinate external technical interfaces and drive engineering strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Executive communication

Hardware/Software integration

Education

B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Job Description

Saab, Inc. is adding a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering discipline to our Surveillance team to partner with leadership in the development and execution of the technical baseline of the Surveillance radar portfolio. A technical subject matter expert in the radar development engineering field, Chief Engineers drive the processes that govern the technical management of projects across the organization and ensure strong development rigor is applied.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide technical oversight to the Surveillance products and program development
• Lead non-advocate reviews, providing critical feedback on the design, integration and test plans.
• Support the resolution of highly complex technical challenges with both Hardware and Software components
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the program and engineering teams
• Lead key technical discussions with customers
• Working with the organization to define technical roadmaps
• Lead key technical activities to achieve organizational strategies and objectives
• Coordinate external technical interfaces

Compensation Range:

$165,700 - $223,800

Skills and Experience:

• BA/BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required, MS degree preferred
• 20+ years of experience directly relevant experience in the DoD radar development field, including systems, software, mechanical, or electrical experience developing defense applications.
• Demonstrated experience understanding, interpreting, and communicating multidisciplinary technical concepts/issues to both technical and non-technical leadership
• Detailed understanding of the entire system development lifecycle and the interactions with various engineering disciplines, including system design, fabrication, integration, and testing
• 10+ years of technical project management experience, including budget planning, schedule generation, and project monitoring
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong, demonstrated analytical troubleshooting aptitude
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills, with strong competency in communicating to executive level stakeholders

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

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Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab, Inc. serves the U.S. government, industry, and commercial customers with world-leading products, services and solutions including military and civil security. We provide solutions and technologies that are central to U.S. defense and homeland security. We develop, modify and deliver Saab's portfolio to U.S. customers, blending Swedish quality and reliability with American ambition and cost efficiency.

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