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# Defense Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Saab
- **Location:** Delphi Falls, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, UML, Jama (Software), Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3019063957-2

## About the Role

* Systems engineering
 * Requirements management (DOORS/Jama or similar)
 * System architecture and modeling (Sys
 * ML/UML/MBSE)
 * Embedded systems and real-time control
 * Network and communications protocols
 * Manufacturing process integration
 * System testing and validation
 * Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
 * Configuration and lifecycle management
 * Cybersecurity and safety standards familiarity

## Description

Saab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of complex systems supporting advanced defense manufacturing. In this role, you will define system architectures, manage requirements, and coordinate verification and validation for air, land, and naval applications, including radar and missile systems. You will collaborate across disciplines-software, hardware, cyber, and manufacturing-to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with rigorous standards. At Saab, you'll join an innovative, mission-driven, global team, contributing to secure, high-tech solutions with lasting societal impact and continuous learning opportunities., * Design, integrate, and optimize complex defense-related manufacturing systems for air, land, and naval applications

 * Lead system architecture, requirements definition, and validation for advanced radar, missile, and control systems
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and cyber teams to ensure system reliability and safety
 * Develop test plans, perform system-level troubleshooting, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
 * Support production ramp-up, configuration management, and lifecycle management of delivered systems
 * Contribute to continuous improvement, documentation, and adherence to quality, regulatory, and security standards