Senior Defense Systems Architect & MBSE Leader

SAAB; Mallory (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in the United States seeks 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’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive innovative, mission‑critical solutions that meet safety and reliability standards. This role requires close interaction with customers and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading defense programs.
• Strong MBSE skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Oversee verification and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate globally.

Skills

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Trade Studies

Verification & Validation

Safety & Reliability Standards

Job description

SAAB in the United States seeks 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’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive innovative, mission‑critical solutions that meet safety and reliability standards. This role requires close interaction with customers and program leadership.