Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; South Otselic (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

• MBSE-centered approach to architecture and requirements.
• Experience aligning multidisciplinary teams around system goals.
• Strong systems engineering fundamentals for defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for defense solutions.
• Lead trade studies, decomposing customer needs and guiding verification.
• Mentor engineers and drive safety, reliability, and defense-compliance standards.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Systems engineering

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.