Senior Systems Engineer
Saab•East Syracuse, NY
•$115,700 - $150,500•Onsite
About The Position
Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team to develop complex electronic surveillance systems for commercial and government customers. This role is critical to successfully developing products and executing projects to achieve Saab’s vision – It’s a human right to feel safe. This position is located at our East Syracuse, NY, office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related discipline
- 7+ years of relevant experience in safety-critical industries (e.g., aerospace, defense/military, medical, nuclear, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency with electromechanical and/or embedded software systems
- Demonstrated proficiency with technologies applicable to advanced radar systems
- Demonstrated programming and data analysis skills
- Experience with requirements management, system design, and system/subsystem integration
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive relationships within a team
- Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to lead and grow junior engineers
- 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.
- As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline
- Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) customers including Science & Technology and system development communities
- Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processes
- Experience with Eurocontrol, FAA, or other air traffic procedures, operations, and systems
- Experience with RF systems, sensor data processing, position estimation, and/or tracking
- Experience with networked computer systems, cybersecurity, and/or system hardening
- Strong Linux background in embedded and/or server systems
Responsibilities
- Lead development of primary and secondary radar products which provide safety-critical surveillance throughout the world
- Lead technical investigation and top-level design for new feature development and change requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute hands-on product integration and troubleshooting for digital and RF systems using dedicated test equipment, command line interfaces and computer network analysis tools.
- Develop MATLAB tools to support performance prediction, system and product verification, and system analysis
- Develop and propose new technologies and capabilities to enhance product performance
- Develop and maintain specifications and technical documentation to support customer deliverables and internal systems engineering processes.
- Analyze requirements, assess compliance, perform gap analysis, etc. in order to develop technical, cost, and schedule estimates to support design reviews and proposal activities.
- Balance competing interests from multiple stakeholder groups
- Coordinate with product development management to ensure technical, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved while maintaining acceptable levels of risk.
- Mentor and lead junior engineers within your team and throughout the organization.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
