Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Verona Beach (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in Verona Beach, NY seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense manufacturing programs from concept to delivery. You will own system architecture and MBSE-driven integration across air, land, and naval solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams toward mission-critical outcomes.

Responsibilities include decomposing customer needs, conducting trade studies, overseeing verification and validation, and ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards.

Qualifications

• MBSE-driven system design and integration
• trade studies and requirements decomposition
• verification and validation oversight
• knowledge of safety and defense standards

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and integration for air, land, and naval solutions
• decompose customer needs and guide multidisciplinary teams
• drive MBSE across programs and mentor engineers
• ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards

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.