Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer is an onsite role based in Lacona, NY, with a salary range of $132,000 - $171,600 per year. This position supports the Automation and Surveillance team at Saab, a global leader in defense and security technology, by contributing to advanced air traffic monitoring systems. The role is responsible for designing, deploying, integrating, and commissioning complex aviation systems. The engineer will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage customer requirements, perform technical trade studies, and ensure the successful execution of projects for international clients.

What you'll do

• Decompose customer requirements into system architectures
• lead interdisciplinary teams
• perform design analysis and trade studies
• develop technical documentation
• integrate and test systems
• support proposal activities
• mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

onsite

lacona ny

engineering

systems engineer

aviation

defense

saab

$132k-$171k

international travel

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• tuition and student loan assistance
• paid time off
• employee stock purchase plan
• disability coverage.

Why this role

International travel opportunities up to 10%; work on global Air Traffic Monitoring (ATM) projects; high-level technical leadership role.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.