Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive innovative, mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE-based system architecture and requirements management.
• Strong understanding of verification/validation, safety, reliability, and defense standards.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for advanced air, land, and naval solutions using MBSE.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies to guide program decisions.
• Oversee verification/validation activities and ensure compliance with safety and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical aerospace/defense solutions.

Skills

MBSE

Systems Engineering

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.