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# Director of Software Engineering - Defense & Aerospace

- **Company:** Saab
- **Location:** East Syracuse, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $170,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3051731120-2

## About the Role

* Technical leadership of large software engineering organizations
 * Software architecture and system design for complex, mission-critical systems
 * Experience with Defense & Aerospace or similarly regulated industries
 * Strong background in languages such as C, C++, Java, or similar
 * Model-based systems and software engineering practices
 * Agile and hybrid Agile project management in regulated environments
 * Dev
 * Sec
 * Ops, CI/CD, and automated testing
 * Secure software development and cybersecurity principles
 * Requirements analysis and traceability across full lifecycle
 * Collaboration with systems, hardware, and cybersecurity engineering
 * Cost, schedule, and resource estimation for software programs
 * Mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing teams

## Description

* Provide strategic and technical leadership for multiple software engineering teams delivering mission-critical Defense & Aerospace solutions.
 * Define and maintain the software architecture and technology roadmap aligned with Saab's business and product strategies.
 * Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, security, and compliance with applicable defense and aerospace standards.
 * Collaborate closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, cybersecurity, product management, and program management to deliver integrated solutions.
 * Champion and implement modern engineering practices such as Agile, Dev
 * Sec
 * Ops, CI/CD, automated testing, and model-based approaches.
 * Manage, mentor, and develop engineering managers, architects, and senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 * Support bids and proposals, including scope definition, cost and schedule estimation, and presentation of technical approaches to internal and external stakeholders.
 * Review and approve key technical artifacts, including requirements, design documents, interface definitions, and verification plans.
 * Ensure that software solutions meet stringent reliability, safety, and security requirements appropriate for defense applications.
 * Engage with customers and partners as needed to understand mission needs and translate them into robust software solutions.