Job Description:
Saab Inc.'s, Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and motivated Associate Systems Engineer to support technical teams in pursuit of capturing, decomposing, analyzing, deriving, allocating, implementing, and verifying product and systems design requirements for autonomous Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles (aUSVs/aUUVs, AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This position will sit in Quincy, MA.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Decomposing stakeholder needs and Concepts of Operation into system/sub-system level requirements.
Perform functional analysis, derivation, and allocation to lower level system/sub-system elements. Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus.
Applying fundamentals and best practices of system engineering to create innovative solutions and solve challenging problems. Experience with Design for Manufacturability a plus.
Assisting in the development and execution of system/sub-system integration and test activities; maintain Requirement Verification Test Matrix (RVTM) with System Integration and Test Engineering.
Assisting with the conduct of data modeling and analysis as needed; experience with control system modeling, analysis, and design is a plus
Conducting alternatives analyses and proposal of solutions in support of stakeholder change requests.
Presenting and discussing technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
Interfacing with other disciplines to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
Following through on full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support as required including operations and sea-testing.
Participating in technical reviews and status meetings.
Collaborating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Learning and following company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
Supporting the planning, organizing, and estimating of efforts for tasks, including possibly writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Working within a team environment to achieve goals.
Supporting mentoring and engineering staff development.
Compensation Range: $84,300 - $105,400
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.
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline, Master’s degree is a plus.
Relevant experience in advanced system design with broad application and a fundamental understanding of the product development life cycle is a plus.
The ability to understand and support the development of system architectures and configurations meeting or exceeding customer needs.
Ability to specify interfaces including physical/mechanical and electrical characteristics, and communication protocols.
Fundamental understanding of industry accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces/tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes.
Product development interest with a strong engineering aptitude and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of system engineering activities.
Experience with requirements development and management tools, analysis packages, MSOffice including (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) to create drawings, documents, work products, and presentations. Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, MSProject, SolidWorks, AutoCad, Creo, are pluses.
Understanding the needs of data collection, test, environmental (thermal, shock, vibe) and integration equipment, facilities, and test techniques.
Ability and willingness to support all phases of programs from concept development through final acceptance is required; this will often include on-site support for customer meetings, support equipment installation, configuration, integration, optimization, delivery and acceptance testing.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Desire and ability to meaningfully participate as a part of project teams to accomplish objectives, while developing the skills to provide technical leadership where applicable.
Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements.
Ability to work with other engineering disciplines to contribute to a collaborative development environment.
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Prior experience with DoD or with U.S. government customers is highly desirable.
Experience developing products/solutions for Naval and Marine applications.
Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
Knowledge of materials and corrosion control.
Familiarity with the design and development of autonomous surface and underwater systems.
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.
Benefits:
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
Employee stock purchase program with employer match
About Us:
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable 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 eight 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.