Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Pennellville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead defense programs from concept through delivery. The role owns system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You will decompose customer needs, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards. Mentoring engineers and global collaboration are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• MBSE mindset and systems engineering approach.
• Experience in defining architecture and requirements for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense programs from concept to delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration across platforms.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Oversee verification and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers across global teams.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements engineering

System integration

Trade studies

Verification & validation

Safety standards

Leadership & mentoring

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.