Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Oaks Corners (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; 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 decompose customer needs, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure safety, reliability, and defense standards compliance. You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical solutions that

Qualifications

• Senior-level systems engineering experience in defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Oversee verification/validation and ensure safety, reliability, and defense standards compliance.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate globally.

Tools

MBSE

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.