Senior Staff Project Engineer

Saab Inc., Land Systems division is seeking an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented Senior Staff Project Engineer to execute engineering activities for broad weapon systems related efforts, including development, technology transfer, maturation, and production. The candidate will operate in multi-divisional, multi-layered, multi-cultural, rapidly paced environment. The Senior Staff Engineer will actively interact with the customer, partner and suppliers’ leadership, engineering, and production, as well as the internal company, division and program leadership, engineering, process, test, quality, supply chain, reliability, finance, and manufacturing teams. The position will require leading full technical teams through the product lifecycle, including the product development, maturation, production establishment, full-rate production support, obsolescence and supply issues, and future spiral development and applications, as necessary.

Travel is required, both domestic and international. This position is located in Auburn Hills, MI or Syracuse, NY. Relocation will be provided if needed.
Responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute engineering efforts, in any phase of the product life cycle, in terms of scope, cost, and schedule. Integrate the engineering plan into the overall project plan.

• Effectively communicate with customers, leadership, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and other relevant functions to support product technology transfer, maturation, production, and spiral development.

• Operate in multi-cultural, diverse environment, both in person and remotely.

• Identify and evaluate risks and develop integrated mitigation strategies.

• Develop and implement metrics to effectively report engineering progress towards milestones both within the technical team and non-technical management.

• Lead multi-discipline engineering teams, including staffing, performance assessments and mentoring to engineering team members.

• Understand business area objectives and opportunities to influence and impact.

• Ability to collaborate with the proposal teams to understand the customer requirements to directly shape the proposed solutions.

• Exercise judgment and provide guidance in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Multi-task and provide support to other organizational efforts and teams.

Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience.

• Working experience with DoD and industry engineering processes, procedures, requirements, tools, and practices, including Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Close familiarity with weapon systems (missiles, munitions, and platforms in land, sea, and air domains) concepts of operation, architecture, design, manufacturing, integration, test, production, and life cycle sustainment.

• Working knowledge of multi-discipline product requirements, architecture, design, manufacture, verification, integration, and test, including planning and execution experience over the product life cycle.

• Engineering and engineering leadership skills through phases of multi-discipline product cycle, including conceptualization, design, integration, verification, test, production, and sustainment.

• Effective communications with leadership, program management, subordinates, and peers, both domestically and internationally, ability to operate in highly demanding multi-cultural environment.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (active clearance preferred).

• International and domestic travel is required, at least 30%.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• First-hand experience with ground forces (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp., etc.) weapon systems and operations.

• Hands-on experience with the full-rate production support, including quality management, product improvement, obsolescence issues and supplier quality improvements.

• Experience with engineering functional management, including staffing, recruiting, coaching and mentoring, and performance reviews.

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.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• 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

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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 ten 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 Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.