Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Land Systems: Senior Systems Engineer
Saab Inc., Land Systems division is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our System Engineering, Integration and Test team to work in a rapid and dynamic growing environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience and knowledge of Department of Defense products, specifically in weapon systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will apply broad engineering skills, experience, and knowledge to solve system engineering problems without coaching and supervision. The candidate will work closely with the project and program leadership, business development and capture teams, engineering leadership and teams across divisions and locations. Travel is required, both domestic and international. Currently, the position is remote home office; relocation will be required to Detroit, MI area within 12 months of start date.

Required responsibilities Include:

• Define, develop, and decompose threat, mission, system deployment and product requirements, often based on limited customer inputs, existing product (including commercial off-the-shelf) availability and division strategies.

• Perform functional analysis and requirements allocation to lower level elements, including established defense and aerospace industry standards.

• Develop and flow down specific system test and evaluation plans, including evaluation criteria, needed resources, suppliers, facilities and budgets.

• Work with program leadership, engineering, operations, business development, program capture, supply chain, quality, finance, security, export control and other functions to provide technical oversight to product development and production.

• Interface with existing and potential customers, such as US Government, academic, and industry partners, to identify the most feasible initiatives and solutions for a given product.

• Work closely with existing product design authorities and jointly generate the best solution for given problems, as well as communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and teammates.

• Lead small teams of engineering development, integration, and demonstration.

• Contribute to proposal efforts, whitepapers, RFI responses, technical volume generation, estimates and reviews.

• Actively assist with other division and inter-division efforts.

• Contribute to professional development of less seasoned engineers.

Compensation Range: $112,900-$146,800

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate’s work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 8 years of experience in related field; or Master of Science in Engineering and 6 years of experience.

• Working experience with DoD and defense/aerospace industry engineering processes, procedures, requirements, tools, and practices.

• Working knowledge of specifications and requirements development, decomposition, flow-down, interface definitions, and requirements verification through demonstration and test; generate proper documentation to support and capture the above efforts.

• Hands-on experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and other tools, such as Cameo, DOORS, Agile, Jira, etc.

• Effective communications with leadership, subordinates, and peers.

• Self-starter, working with minimum direction.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance (Secret minimum, active clearance a plus).

• International and mostly domestic travel is required, around 15%.

• Desired Experience and Skills:

• Hands-on experience with weapon systems (UAS, missiles, munitions, and platforms in land, sea, and air domains) concepts of operation, design, manufacturing, integration, test, production, and life cycle sustainment.

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.

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, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan assistance

• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable 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 eight 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 Affirmative Action 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.