Senior Defense Systems Architect & MBSE Lead

SAAB; Westdale (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide while upholding safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Lead complex defense programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration.
• Apply MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Decompose customer needs and perform trade studies.
• Oversee verification and validation activities across programs.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and defense standards are met.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements management

Integration

Trade studies

Verification & validation

Safety & defense standards

Mentoring

Global collaboration

Job description

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

You will mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide while upholding safety and reliability standards.