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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** Saab - **Location:** Poplar Ridge, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $171,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Computer Programming, Linux, Internet Protocol, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-7E26A87C7A5D732EE7/ ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or computer science from an accredited institution or relevant military education & training * 15+ years of relevant experience * Opportunity for international travel (up to 10%) * Computer programming experience in a high-level language such as Matlab, C/C+, Java, 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. Desired Expertise: * Knowledge of Air Traffic Surveillance and Control systems including international ATC terminology, standards and procedures * Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems * Familiarity with IP networks including Firewalls The successful candidate will have: * Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Ability to identify, understand, and proactively manage risks. * The ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal), including presenting to and collaborating with both technical and non-technical colleagues and customers. * The ability to generate high-quality technical documentation, including architecture documents, test plans and procedures, reports, and white papers. * An interest in international travel and the ability to work with technical counterparts from different countries and cultures around the world. Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). ## Description * 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. * 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. * Utilize and improve existing Saab processes, policies, and products. * Provide mentoring and oversight to less-experienced engineers., Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. 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