Senior Systems Engineer

Saab • East Syracuse, NY

7d • 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 MATLAB programming and data analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive relationships within a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to lead and grow junior engineers
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Experience with RF systems, sensor data processing, position estimation, and/or tracking
• Strong Linux background in embedded and/or server systems
• Experience with Eurocontrol, FAA, or other air traffic procedures, operations, and systems
• Experience with requirements management, detailed design, and system/subsystem integration
• Experience with networked computer systems, cybersecurity, and/or system hardening

Responsibilities

• Lead development of primary and secondary radar products which provide safety-critical airport surveillance throughout the world
• Lead technical investigation and top-level design for new feature development and change requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support technical and cost proposal preparation for future programs.
• Domestic and international travel may be required, up to 10%

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees