Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Elbridge (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; 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 air, land, and naval solutions, using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include decomposing customer needs, conducting trade studies, and overseeing verification and validation, while ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.

Qualifications

• MBSE proficiency and model-based design experience.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and requirements decomposition.
• Experience in defense standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defense programs from concept to delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration across platforms.
• Mentor engineers and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee verification, validation, and safety compliance.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Architecture design

Leadership

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.