Senior Staff Project Engineer

SAAB; New York (NY); Remote; USD 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Staff Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for weapon systems. This dynamic role requires extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and navigating complex engineering processes. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle. With opportunities for both domestic and international travel, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to critical defense projects while working in a supportive, innovative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness account

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience with advanced project management skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engineering efforts across product life cycle phases.
• Lead multi-discipline teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Multi-discipline Team Leadership

DoD Engineering Processes

Weapon Systems Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Philosophy Doctor in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Account Management (CAM)

Job description

Saab Inc., Land Systems division is seeking an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented Senior Staff Project Engineer to execute engineering activities for broad weapon systems related efforts, including development, technology transfer, maturation, and production. The candidate will operate in a multi-divisional, multi-layered, multi-cultural, rapidly paced environment. The Senior Staff Engineer will actively interact with the customer, partner and suppliers’ leadership, engineering, and production, as well as the internal company, division and program leadership, engineering, process, test, quality, supply chain, reliability, finance, and manufacturing teams. The position will require leading full technical teams through the product lifecycle, including product development, maturation, production establishment, full-rate production support, obsolescence and supply issues, and future spiral development and applications, as necessary. Travel is required, both domestic and international. Currently, the position can be remote home office with travel; eventual relocation will be required to the Detroit, MI area.

Responsibilities include:

1. Plan and execute engineering efforts, in any phase of the product life cycle, in terms of scope, cost, and schedule. Integrate the engineering plan into the overall project plan.
2. Effectively communicate with customers, leadership, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and other relevant functions to support product technology transfer, maturation, production, and spiral development.
3. Operate in a multi-cultural, diverse environment, both in person and remotely.
4. Identify and evaluate risks and develop integrated mitigation strategies.
5. Lead multi-discipline engineering teams, including staffing, performance assessments and mentoring to engineering team members.
6. Understand business area objectives and opportunities to influence and impact.
7. Ability to collaborate with the proposal teams to understand the customer requirements to directly shape the proposed solutions.
8. Exercise judgment and provide guidance in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
9. Multi-task and provide support to other organizational efforts and teams.

Compensation Range: $128,800- $167,400

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Experience and Skills:

1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering with minimum 15 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Engineering with 13 years of relevant experience, or Philosophy Doctor in Engineering with 11 years of relevant experience.
2. Working experience with DoD and industry engineering processes, procedures, requirements, tools, and practices, including Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).
3. Close familiarity with weapon systems (missiles, munitions, and platforms in land, sea, and air domains) concepts of operation, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, production, and life cycle sustainment.
4. Working knowledge of multi-discipline product requirements, architecture, design, manufacture, verification, integration, and test, including planning and execution experience over the product life cycle.
5. Engineering and engineering leadership skills through phases of multi-discipline product cycle, including conceptualization, design, integration, verification, test, production, and sustainment.
6. Effective communications with leadership, program management, subordinates, and peers, both domestically and internationally, ability to operate in a highly demanding multi-cultural environment.
7. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (active clearance preferred).
8. International and domestic travel is required, at least 30%.

Desired Experience and Skills:

1. First-hand experience with ground forces (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp., etc.) weapon systems and operations.
2. Hands-on experience with full-rate production support, including quality management, product improvement, obsolescence issues and supplier quality improvements.
3. Experience with engineering functional management, including staffing, recruiting, coaching and mentoring, and performance reviews.
4. Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.