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Senior Systems Engineer -

Defense & Aerospace Date Posted:

1 October 2026

Closing Date:

October 31, 2026

Recruiter:

Saab Location:

Earlville, New York Salary:

USD145,000

to

USD185,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2996438498-2 Apply for this job now Job Description SAAB seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex defense manufacturing projects from concept through sustainment. You will define system architectures, manage requirements, and coordinate design, integration, and verification across multidisciplinary teams. Partner with customers and suppliers to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with defense standards. Mentor engineers, drive MBSE and best practices, and support bids and technical reviews. This role offers impact on critical global security systems, international collaboration, and long-term career growth in a high-tech environment. Responsibilities Lead systems engineering across full lifecycle from concept to sustainment Define and maintain system requirements and architectures Coordinate design, integration, and verification with cross-functional teams Ensure compliance with defense, safety, and quality standards Engage with customers and suppliers on technical scope and performance Apply MBSE, modeling, and analysis to optimize system solutions Plan and execute system-level tests, reviews, and risk mitigation Mentor junior engineers and promote best engineering practices Support proposals, cost estimates, and technical reviews Collaborate globally to align solutions with Saab's product portfolio Required Skills Systems engineering Requirements management (DOORS or similar) Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Systems architecture & design Risk management & FMEAConfiguration management Defense/aerospace standards (MIL-STD, DO-178/254) Systems integration & test Cybersecurity fundamentals Technical leadership & mentoring