Principal Systems Engineer

3 days ago


New York, New York, United States Saab Automobile AB Full time
Job Description:

At Saab, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Land Systems division, you will be responsible for leading the development of advanced munition and missile weapon systems, including concept development, system architectures, and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement new technological solutions to identified capability gaps, including intellectual property retention and capture.
  • Interface with project leadership, engineering, operations, business development, program capture, supply chain, quality, finance, security, export control, and other relevant functions to understand, define, develop, and decompose mission, employment, and product requirements.
  • Allocate, decompose, and flow down typical defense and aerospace industry standards and requirements, relevant to specific efforts.
  • Develop system architectures based on the balance of above requirements in alignment with schedule and budget constraints.
  • Develop system test architectures, verification, and risk reduction strategies, and identify levels of resources, in terms of personnel, materials, suppliers, and facilities.
  • Work closely with existing products' design authorities and jointly generate the best solution for given problems, as well as communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and teammates.
  • Plan, staff, organize, and lead small teams of engineering development, integration, and demonstration, including schedule and budget planning.
  • Provide relevant education and share all aspects of missile and munition weapon systems knowledge with the team. Mentor and support engineering staff development.
  • Actively participate in proposal efforts (including whitepaper and RFI responses), technical volume generation, estimates, basis of estimates, and reviews.
  • Actively assist Land Systems Chief Engineer/Technical Director with other division efforts and act on their behalf in their absence.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 20 years of experience in related field; or Master of Science in Engineering and 18 years of experience in related field.
  • Considerable hands-on experience with weapon systems (missiles, munitions, and platforms in land, sea, and air domains) concepts of operation, design, manufacturing, integration, test, production, and life cycle sustainment.
  • Working experience with DoD and industry engineering processes, procedures, requirements, tools, and practices.
  • Working knowledge of specifications and requirements development, decomposition, flow-down, interface definitions, requirements verification, and risk management, including working with minimum customer requirements.
  • System and subsystem integration and test planning and execution experience.
  • Engineering and engineering leadership skills through all phases of multi-discipline product cycle, including conceptualization, design, integration, verification, test, production, and sustainment.
  • Effective communications with leadership, subordinates, and peers, both domestically and internationally.
  • Self-starter, working with minimum direction.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (active clearance preferred).
  • International and domestic travel is required, at least 30%.

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with autonomous systems, specifically ground vehicles, both manned and unmanned.
  • Experience with mechanical engineering, propulsion, energetics, and advanced manufacturing technologies (i.e. additive manufacturing, robotic manufacturing, etc.).
  • Experience with configuration management and tools, TDP release and configuration control, change control notices, risks and opportunities management, quality control, and other supporting functions.
  • Space and/or maritime system experience with software/hardware integration experience, especially in autonomy and artificial intelligence a plus.

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.

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, 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.



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