Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Georgetown (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in the United States is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense programs from concept through delivery. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions, applying MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor engineers, conduct trade studies, oversee verification and validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards while delivering mission-critical solutions for long-term

Qualifications

• MBSE approach to system architecture and requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to decompose complex customer needs and drive trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for defense solutions.
• Conduct trade studies and oversee verification/validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across global teams.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Trade studies

Architecture & integration

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.