Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Savannah (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead 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 and system architecture proficiency.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safety, reliability and defense standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense programs from concept through delivery.
• Own system architecture, requirements and integration.
• Conduct trade studies and oversee verification/validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability and defense standards.
• Mentor engineers, collaborate globally, drive mission-critical solutions.

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.