Senior Staff Systems Engineer -

Defense Date Posted:

1 October 2026

Closing Date:

October 31, 2026

Recruiter:

Saab Location:

Solsville, New York Salary:

USD160,000

to

USD200,000

Job Type & Industry:

Data, Ai & Technology >

Ai & Technology Governance, Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2996438016-2 Apply for this job now Job Description SAAB is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead complex systems development for advanced defense and manufacturing solutions. You will define system architectures, drive requirements, and oversee integration and verification of multi-domain systems for air, land, naval, and civil applications. Partner with cross-functional engineering, production, and program teams to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability. You will mentor engineers, champion MBSE and best practices, and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps in Saab's innovative, mission-driven, global environment. Responsibilities Lead systems architecture, requirements definition, and allocation for complex defense and manufacturing solutions Oversee integration, verification, and validation of multi-domain systems across the product lifecycle Collaborate with design, manufacturing, software, and test teams to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability Apply and advance MBSE, configuration management, and systems engineering best practices Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and trade studies for major programs Mentor and guide systems engineers, contributing to capability and process improvement Support customer, regulatory, and internal design reviews and documentation Required Skills Systems engineering Systems architecture Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Requirements management (DOORS or similar) Systems integration & test Safety and reliability engineering Configuration management Defense/aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD) Risk management Technical leadership