Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Marathon (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB 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 advanced air, land, and naval solutions, using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll mentor engineers, conduct trade studies, oversee verification/validation, and ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards, while collaborating globally to drive mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE and system architecture in defense programs.
• Ability to decompose customer needs into system requirements.
• Experience leading complex defense manufacturing programs.
• Familiarity with verification/validation and safety/reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defense programs from concept to delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Perform trade studies and oversee verification/validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Leadership

Trade studies

Requirements decomposition

Verification & Validation

Safety & reliability standards

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MBSE tools

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.