Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer is an onsite role based in Westmoreland, NY, with a compensation 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, deploying, integrating, and commissioning complex ATM systems. The engineer will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage customer requirements, perform design analysis, and ensure the successful execution of international projects through technical oversight and collaborative problem-solving.

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 junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

westmoreland ny

saab

systems engineering

air traffic control

aviation

engineering

$132k-$171k

international travel

onsite

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
• disability coverage.

Why this role

International travel opportunities; focus on advanced ATM systems; leadership role in interdisciplinary teams.

About the employer

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