Director, Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT)

Job Description

The Surveillance Systems Division of Saab, Inc. is seeking a Director, Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) to lead the SEIT organization based in East Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a team with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct the work of the current backlog and evolve to meet future needs.
• Install a full life cycle and systems thinking mindset throughout the team.
• Ensure that all Programs, R&D Projects, Product Teams, and any other Project requiring SEIT personnel are sufficiently staffed to meet their objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into actionable SEIT plans and ensure consistent execution across the SEIT function.
• Drive SEIT organizational planning and execution including staffing, budgeting, and resource alignment, ensuring readiness to support multiple programs, customers, and development efforts.
• Manage cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and assigned overhead budgets.
• Recruit, retain, and assign engineering talent to meet evolving organizational and timeline needs, ensuring teams and programs are properly staffed with the right skills.
• Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development process for the SEIT organization.
• Build organizational capability by developing both management and technical talent through various training opportunities, job-related work that promotes continuous growth, knowledge-sharing across teams, and development planning.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship, and coaching to assigned personnel in the performance of their assigned tasks.
• Develop technical solutions, assess technical risk, and identify risk mitigation strategies within assigned discipline.
• Collaborate with the Functional Engineering Leadership Team to identify areas for opportunity and growth, drive continuous improvement, and implement best practices to enhance SEIT performance.
• Interface with the Saab, Inc. functions (Security, ICT, HR and Operations).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in a technical/engineering environment with at least 5+ years in a leadership role focused on engineering management and leading other people managers.
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering and Integration & Test field.
• Proven success building, scaling, and leading a high-performing engineering function with preference for Aerospace and Defense experience.
• Ability to contribute to the development strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives.
• Ability to build a high functioning engineering team focused on meeting business objectives.
• Ability to make decisions of high impact in the presence of uncertainty.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to and aligning engineering strategy and execution with broader business and programmatic goals.
• Experience shaping organizational direction through technical leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in developing technical talent and managing team performance.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of program and business development efforts.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering and Integration & Test field.
• Proven success building, scaling, and leading a high-performing engineering function with preference for Aerospace and Defense experience.
• Ability to contribute to the development strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives.
• Ability to build a high functioning engineering team focused on meeting business objectives.
• Ability to make decisions of high impact in the presence of uncertainty.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to and aligning engineering strategy and execution with broader business and programmatic goals.
• Experience shaping organizational direction through technical leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in developing technical talent and managing team performance.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with a purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Saab is headquartered in Syracuse, New York, and has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations. Saab is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, and offers an inclusive workplace where employees can lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals 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.