Senior Defense Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAAB in the United States 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 while ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Owns system architecture, requirements, and integration for defense solutions.
• Leads MBSE-driven multidisciplinary teams.
• Decomposes customer needs and conducts trade studies.
• Ensures safety, reliability, and defense standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate globally.
• Verify and validate systems to meet mission requirements.
• Drive innovative, mission-critical solutions.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Trade studies

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.