Senior Staff Systems Engineer

We are currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Senior Staff Systems Engineer interested in designing, deploying, integrating, and documenting complex systems of systems for our Surveillance Business. This position offers opportunities to travel internationally, acquire a diverse range of practical engineering experience, and interact with customers around the world. Currently, we are seeking an engineer to lead the execution of ATM projects for several airports in Australia.

About Saabusa

• Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
• Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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 ten 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements (including safety and security standards) and decompose them to generate system designs and architectures, hardware requirements, and software requirements.
• Perform design analysis and trade studies.
• Lead small, interdisciplinary teams to develop detailed designs and technical and programmatic artifacts.
• Develop technical documentation and presentation materials for design reviews.
• Lead programmatic and technical discussions with customers including written and verbal communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Help integrate, configure, and test systems in the factory and in the deployed environment.
• Work collaboratively with customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors to integrate systems and subsystems.
• Analyze and reduce large datasets to quantify system performance, investigate anomalies, and develop solutions.
• Support proposal activities by analyzing requirements, assessing compliance/NRE, providing cost and schedule input, and providing/editing technical written material.
• Understand, identify, and actively manage risk.
• Utilize and improve existing Saab processes, policies, and products.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to less-experienced engineers.
• Generate high-quality technical documentation, including architecture documents, test plans and procedures, reports, and white papers.
• International travel and the ability to work with technical counterparts from different countries and cultures around the world.

Requirements

• Required: A bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or computer science from an accredited institution or relevant military education & training.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability for international travel (up to 10%).
• Computer programming experience in a high-level language such as C/C++, Java, and/or MATLAB etc.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated personal time management, planning, and organizing skills.
• Technical project planning skills (including providing cost and schedule estimates).
• Drive to take ownership of project execution.
• Experience with complex software running on networked computer systems.
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Surveillance and Control systems including international ATC terminology, standards and procedures
• 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.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with software intensive systems communicating using IP networks including security and firewalls

Pay

$132,000 - $171,600 The compensation range provided is a general guideline.

Benefits

• Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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.

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.

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.