Senior Systems Engineer - Radar & Safety-Critical Systems

Saab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in East Syracuse, NY, developing complex electronic surveillance systems for commercial and government customers.

You will lead design investigations, coordinate with stakeholders, and advance radar product development while ensuring cost and schedule objectives are met. The role requires 7+ years in safety-critical industries and a strong engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• 7+ years in safety-critical industries (aerospace/defense/medical/nuclear).
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Proven proficiency with electromechanical and embedded software systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Experience with requirements management, system design, and system integration.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to work across groups.
• Domestic and international travel may be required, typically <2 weeks/year.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations and top-level design for new features and changes.
• Lead development of primary and secondary radar products for safety-critical surveillance.
• Develop and maintain specifications and documentation for deliverables.
• Balance competing stakeholder interests across projects.
• Coordinate with product management to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.
• Propose new technologies to enhance product performance.
• Support technical and cost proposals for future programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Embedded systems

MS Office

Requirements management

System design

System integration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Linux (embedded/server)

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in East Syracuse, NY, developing complex electronic surveillance systems for commercial and government customers.

You will lead design investigations, coordinate with stakeholders, and advance radar product development while ensuring cost and schedule objectives are met. The role requires 7+ years in safety-critical industries and a strong engineering background.