Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Little York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense 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, conduct trade studies, oversee verification/validation, and ensure adherence to safety, reliability, and defense standards while collaborating globally on mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven MBSE experience leading defense programs.
• Strong systems engineering background with architecture, requirements and integration.
• Experience with safety and defense standards and verification.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for complex programs.
• Lead trade studies, verification/validation planning, and ensure compliance.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross‑functional collaboration across teams.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements engineering

Integration

Trade studies

Verification & validation

Safety standards

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Tools

SysML

MBSE tools

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. Responsibilities include decomposing customer needs, conducting trade studies, overseeing verification/validation, and ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards. You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive innovative, mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide.