Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Memphis (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead 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, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide.

Qualifications

• MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead system architecture and requirements for defense programs.
• Collaborate across global teams on complex defense solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive mission-critical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Apply MBSE to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with safety and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate globally to drive innovative solutions.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements management

System integration

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.