Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Pierrepont Manor (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; 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

• Lead defense programs from concept to delivery in MBSE environments.
• Own system architecture, requirements and integration across domains.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Decompose customer needs into system requirements.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize architectures and safety.
• Oversee verification and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability and defense standards.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements management

Systems integration

Trade studies

Mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

SysML

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.