Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is currently looking for systems engineers to fulfill active program developments, as well as developing radar solutions for the DoD and Civil radar markets. This role is crucial to bringing the capabilities needed by our customers and establishing and advancing Saab’s position in the market.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, analyze, design, and integrate complex radar systems.
• Perform system analysis, trade studies, simulation, modeling, performance budgeting, and design and requirements capture.
• Design responsibilities may include system, power system management, cooling, RF, and/or signal processing architectures.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirements.
• Maintain the documentation baselines for each system variant.
• Analyze system data to determine adequate system performance under various environmental and operational conditions.
• Investigate system anomalies and recommend actions to resolve these anomalies.
• Provide identification, assessment, and resolution of risks during program planning and execution.
• Work with Technical Leads to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance is achieved.
• Work within cross-functional teams that include systems, software, electrical, mechanical, test, and production engineers.
• Support technical and cost proposal preparation for future programs.
• Support internal Saab investment and technology development for radar product line development.
• Periodic travel may be required.
• May include leadership opportunities for qualified persons.
  
  
  

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $112,500

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 5 years experience with analysis, development, design, or integration of complex safety critical or mission critical products (typically as found in aerospace, defense/military, medical, automotive, energy/nuclear, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in any of the following domains: system concept trade studies, operational analysis, feasibility analysis, system performance measures of effectiveness analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships in team environment.
• Experience writing, decomposing, and allocating system, sub-system, hardware, or software requirements.
• High-quality communication and presentation skills, able to effectively communicate to senior leadership and customers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, etc.).
• Experience with process management tools (Jira, etc.).
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processes.
• Experience working with US Department of Defense (DoD) customers and the DoD procurement/acquisition environment.
• Experience with digital signal processing techniques
• Experience with target tracking techniques
• Familiarity with open architectures (e.g. Modular Open System Architecture)
• Experience with Agile development approach
• Experience with MATLAB (or similar).
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in MagicDraw/Cameo or similar.
• Proficiency in one or more high-level languages (Python, Java, C, C , etc.).
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP Certification
  
  
  

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 Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 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.