Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Lycoming (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; 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 using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll decompose customer needs, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards while mentoring engineers and collaborating globally on mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience with system architecture and requirements traceability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on defense programs.
• Familiarity with safety, reliability, and defense standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept-to-delivery programs and own system architecture.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Oversee verification/validation and ensure compliance; mentor engineers.

Skills

MBSE

Systems architecture

Requirements management

Team 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. 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.