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Saab, Inc. ยท 5 hours ago

Principal Systems Engineer

Saab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company dedicated to creating aviation systems and services. They are seeking a motivated Principal Systems Engineer to design, deploy, integrate, tune, and commission advanced ATM systems as part of their Automation and Surveillance team.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Understand customer requirements (including safety and security standards) and decompose them to generate system designs and architectures, hardware requirements, and software requirements
Perform design analysis and trade studies
Lead small, interdisciplinary teams to develop detailed designs and technical and programmatic artifacts
Develop technical documentation and presentation materials for design reviews
Lead programmatic and technical discussions with customers
Help integrate, configure, and test systems in the factory and in the deployed environment
Work collaboratively with customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors to integrate systems and subsystems
Analyze and reduce large datasets to quantify system performance, investigate anomalies, and develop solutions
Support proposal activities by analyzing requirements, assessing compliance/NRE, providing cost and schedule input, and providing/editing technical written material
Utilize and improve existing Saab processes, policies, and products
Provide mentoring and oversight to less-experienced engineers

Qualification

Air Traffic Control systemsTechnical project planningComputer programmingLinux operating systemWindows operating systemIP networksAnalytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementTeamwork skillsCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or computer science from an accredited institution or relevant military education & training
20+ years of relevant experience
Opportunity for international travel (up to 15%)
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Preferred

Knowledge of Air Traffic Surveillance and Control systems including international ATC terminology, standards and procedures
An interest in international travel and the ability to work with technical counterparts from different countries and cultures around the world
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
Familiarity with IP networks including Firewalls

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Company

Saab, Inc.

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Saab serves the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Erik Smith
President and CEO Saab, Inc.
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Gerald Charlwood
VP CTO
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