Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer is an onsite role based in Vernon Center, NY, offering a salary range of $132,000 - $171,600 per year. This position supports the Automation and Surveillance team, which creates advanced air traffic control and airport surface safety systems for global aviation partners. The role is responsible for designing, integrating, and commissioning complex aviation systems. The engineer will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage customer requirements, and perform technical analysis to ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic monitoring solutions.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

vernon center ny

saab

systems engineer

aviation

engineering

onsite

international travel

15+ years experience

$132k-$171k/yr

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
• disability coverage
• employee stock purchase plan.

Why this role

International travel opportunities (up to 10%) and involvement in major ATM projects for Australian airports.

About the employer

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