Senior Defense Systems Engineer

SAAB; Village of Union Springs (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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’ll mentor engineers, conduct trade studies, oversee verification/validation, and ensure compliance with safety and defense standards to drive mission-critical, globally relevant solutions.

Qualifications

• MBSE capability with architecture and requirements traceability.
• Experience leading complex defense programs through lifecycle stages.
• Ability to mentor engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, requirements, and integration for defense solutions.
• Lead trade studies, verification, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and defense standards; mentor and collaborate globally.

Skills

MBSE

System Architecture

Requirements Management

Trade Studies

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

Model-Based Systems Engineering

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.