Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Camden (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; 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, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards while collaborating globally to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience driving system architecture and requirements across disciplines.
• Experience leading defense programs with focus on safety, reliability, and standards.
• Mentorship and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Decompose customer needs, conduct trade studies, and oversee verification/validation.

Skills

MBSE

System Architecture

Requirements 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.