Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Marietta (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in the United States to lead complex defense programs from concept through delivery. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for advanced air, land, and naval solutions, employing 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.

Qualifications

• Experience leading defense programs using MBSE.
• Ability to decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Familiarity with verification/validation and safety/reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Decompose customer needs and perform trade studies.
• Oversee verification/validation activities and ensure compliance with safety and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with global teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements management

Integration

Trade studies

Verification & validation

Safety standards

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.