Deputy Chief Engineer - Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

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In short

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering discipline to lead technical development for the Surveillance radar portfolio. This role requires extensive experience in DoD radar development, technical project management, and strong communication skills to guide engineering teams and interact with customers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight to Surveillance products and program development.
Lead non-advocate reviews, providing critical feedback on design, integration, and test plans.
Support the resolution of complex technical challenges with Hardware and Software components.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to program and engineering teams.
Lead key technical discussions with customers.
Define technical roadmaps.
Lead key technical activities to achieve organizational strategies and objectives.
Coordinate external technical interfaces.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
20+ years of directly relevant experience in the DoD radar development field, including systems, software, mechanical, or electrical experience developing defense applications.
Demonstrated experience understanding, interpreting, and communicating multidisciplinary technical concepts/issues to both technical and non-technical leadership.
Detailed understanding of the entire system development lifecycle and the interactions with various engineering disciplines, including system design, fabrication, integration, and testing.
10+ years of technical project management experience, including budget planning, schedule generation, and project monitoring.
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong, demonstrated analytical troubleshooting aptitude.
Highly effective communication and presentation skills, with strong competency in communicating to executive level stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications

MS degree preferred.

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.

Skills

Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystem DesignIntegrationTestingHardwareSoftware

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About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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