Job Description:
Join our dynamic team at the forefront of aviation systems innovation! We are focused on providing cutting-edge air traffic control and airport surface safety solutions to enhance safety and operational efficiency worldwide. With our advanced Air Traffic Monitoring (ATM) solutions, we empower Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), airports, and airlines in over 100 locations across more than 45 countries.
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Senior Systems Engineer to be a vital part of our Automation and Surveillance team. This role involves designing, deploying, integrating, tuning, and commissioning advanced ATM systems, offering you the opportunity to travel internationally and engage with global customers. You will support several ATM projects, providing you with diverse engineering experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze customer requirements, including safety and security standards, to create comprehensive system designs and architectures.
• Conduct design analysis and trade studies to determine the best solutions.
• Lead small interdisciplinary teams to develop detailed technical designs and programmatic documents.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for design reviews.
• Facilitate programmatic and technical discussions with customers.
• Integrate, configure, and test systems both in the factory and in the field.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless system integration.
• Analyze large datasets to evaluate system performance and devise solutions for any identified anomalies.
• Contribute to proposal activities through requirements analysis, compliance assessment, cost and schedule estimation, and preparation of technical documents.
• Enhance Saab's existing processes, policies, and products.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
Compensation:
• $132,000 - $171,600
This compensation range serves as a general guideline. Selection will be based on factors such as role responsibilities, location, market conditions, and the candidate's relevant experience and skills.
Required Skills and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science from an accredited institution or equivalent military education and training.
• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• A willingness to travel internationally, up to 10% of the time.
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as Matlab, C/C++, or Java.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent personal time management, planning, and organizing skills.
• Experience in technical project planning, including cost and schedule estimates.
• A proactive approach to owning project execution.
Desired Expertise:
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Surveillance and Control systems, including familiarity with international ATC terminology and standards.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of IP networks, including firewall configurations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to identify and manage risks proactively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Strong technical documentation skills, capable of generating architecture documents, test plans, reports, and white papers.
• An eagerness for international travel and the ability to collaborate with technical teams globally.
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).
Drug-Free Workplace:
Saab is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace as a federal government contractor. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
Benefits:
Saab offers an exceptional work
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Senior Systems Engineer
Saab
Greenwood Lake, New York, US
Posted 8/20/2026
5-8+
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