Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Sterling (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead 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.

You will decompose customer needs, conduct trade studies, oversee verification/validation, and ensure compliance with safety and defense standards while mentoring engineers and collaborating globally.

Qualifications

• Experience leading defense programs from concept to delivery.
• Proficiency with MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to decompose complex customer needs and drive trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for air, land, and naval solutions.
• Lead verification and validation, ensuring safety and reliability standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with global teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Trade studies

System architecture

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.