Lead Systems Engineer, Safety-Critical Radar

Saab; Town of Marathon (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase program

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead design for complex radar and electronic surveillance systems. The role involves coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet safety-critical requirements and deliver customer-driven solutions.

Based in East Syracuse, NY, the position focuses on investigations, specifications, and future technology proposals while ensuring program risk and cost targets are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent.
• 7+ years in safety-critical industries (aerospace/defense/medical/nuclear).
• Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations and high-level design for new features.
• Guide development of radar products ensuring safety-critical compliance.
• Create and maintain specifications and documentation.
• Balance stakeholder interests and manage risks across programs.
• Coordinate with management to meet technical, cost and schedule goals.
• Propose new technologies to enhance performance.
• Support cost and technical proposals for future programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering/phys/

7+ years safety-critical

Interpersonal skills

Electromechanical/embedded software

MS Office proficiency

Requirements management / design / sys

Communication skills

Travel up to 2 weeks/yr

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics or equivalent

Advanced degree in Engineering/Physics/Math or related

Tools

Linux (embedded/server)

MATLAB

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead design for complex radar and electronic surveillance systems. The role involves coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet safety-critical requirements and deliver customer-driven solutions.

Based in East Syracuse, NY, the position focuses on investigations, specifications, and future technology proposals while ensuring program risk and cost targets are achieved.