Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Town of Westmoreland (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; 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 advanced air, land, and naval solutions, using MBSE to align multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate globally, and drive mission-critical solutions that enhance long-term security worldwide. This role demands strong technical leadership, rigorous verification, and strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience leading MBSE-driven system architecture in defense programs.
• Strong background in requirements decomposition and trade studies.
• Experience with verification/validation and safety standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and requirements for defense programs.
• Decompose customer needs and conduct trade studies.
• Oversee verification and validation activities to ensure safety and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with defense standards and safety requirements.

Skills

MBSE

System Architecture

Requirements Analysis

Integration

Mentoring

Trade Studies

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.