Senior Systems Engineer - Defense & Aerospace

SAAB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end systems engineering for advanced defense and manufacturing solutions. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for complex, safety-critical platforms across air, land, and naval domains.

You will mentor engineers, shape engineering best practices, and collaborate internationally, helping deliver secure, mission-critical capabilities that advance global safety and long-term societal security.

Job description

SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end systems engineering for advanced defense and manufacturing solutions. You will own system architecture, requirements, and integration for complex, safety-critical platforms across air, land, and naval domains. Partnering with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive trade studies, modeling, verification, and risk management. You will mentor engineers, shape engineering best practices, and collaborate internationally, helping deliver secure, mission-critical capabilities that advance global safety and long-term societal security.