Senior Defense Systems Architect (MBSE Lead)

SAAB; East Homer (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for advanced air, land, and naval solutions, using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll mentor engineers, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards while collaborating globally to deliver mission-critical

Qualifications

• Experience leading defense or large-scale programs.
• Familiarity with MBSE methods and model-based design.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for defense solutions.
• Decompose customer needs and perform trade studies.
• Oversee verification and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.

Skills

MBSE

System Architecture

Systems Engineering

Trade Studies

Leadership

Job description

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for advanced air, land, and naval solutions, using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll mentor engineers, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards while collaborating globally to deliver mission-critical