Senior Systems Engineer

Saab, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance for‑

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness and EAP

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in East Syracuse, NY seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to develop complex radar-based surveillance systems for commercial and government customers. You will lead design, integration, and verification efforts across digital and RF subsystems, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with management.

Requirements include a BS in engineering/physics/math, 7+ years in safety-critical industries, and strong skills in embedded systems, radar tech, programming, and MATLAB tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in safety-critical industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Proficiency with electromechanical and/or embedded software systems.
• Proficiency with technologies applicable to advanced radar systems.
• Programming and data analysis skills.
• Experience with requirements management, system design, and system/subsystem integration.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of primary and secondary radar products providing safety-critical surveillance.
• Lead technical investigation and design for new features and change requests.
• Perform hands-on product integration and troubleshooting for digital/RF systems.
• Develop MATLAB tools to support performance prediction and verification.
• Propose new technologies to enhance product performance.
• Maintain specifications and technical documentation for deliverables.
• Analyze requirements and prepare estimates to support reviews and proposals.
• Coordinate with management to meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers; travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Embedded software

Radar systems

Programming

Data analysis

Requirements management

System integration

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral comms

Lead junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics/mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team to develop complex electronic surveillance systems for commercial and government customers. This role is critical to successfully developing products and executing projects to achieve Saab’s vision – It’s a human right to feel safe. This position is located at our East Syracuse, NY, office.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of primary and secondary radar products which provide safety-critical surveillance throughout the world


• Lead technical investigation and top-level design for new feature development and change requests from both internal and external stakeholders.


• Execute hands-on product integration and troubleshooting for digital and RF systems using dedicated test equipment, command line interfaces and computer network analysis tools.


• Develop MATLAB tools to support performance prediction, system and product verification, and system analysis


• Develop and propose new technologies and capabilities to enhance product performance


• Develop and maintain specifications and technical documentation to support customer deliverables and internal systems engineering processes.


• Analyze requirements, assess compliance, perform gap analysis, etc. in order to develop technical, cost, and schedule estimates to support design reviews and proposal activities.


• Balance competing interests from multiple stakeholder groups


• Coordinate with product development management to ensure technical, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved while maintaining acceptable levels of risk.


• Mentor and lead junior engineers within your team and throughout the organization.


• Domestic and international travel may be required, generally less than 10%.

Compensation

$115,700 - $150,500

Skills and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related discipline


• 7+ years of relevant experience in safety-critical industries (e.g., aerospace, defense/military, medical, nuclear, etc.)


• Demonstrated proficiency with electromechanical and/or embedded software systems


• Demonstrated proficiency with technologies applicable to advanced radar systems


• Demonstrated programming and data analysis skills


• Experience with requirements management, system design, and system/subsystem integration


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive relationships within a team


• Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills


• Ability to lead and grow junior engineers

Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline


• Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) customers including Science & Technology and system development communities


• Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processes


• Experience with Eurocontrol, FAA, or other air traffic procedures, operations, and systems


• Experience with RF systems, sensor data processing, position estimation, and/or tracking


• Experience with networked computer systems, cybersecurity, and/or system hardening


• Strong Linux background in embedded and/or server systems

Citizenship Requirements

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.

Benefits

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

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents


• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays


• 401(k) with employer contributions


• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  
• Wellness and employee assistance resources


• Employee stock purchase opportunities


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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 ten 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 Affiliated employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.