Director, Software Engineering

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Cybersecurity

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Saab, Inc. seeks a Director, Software Engineering in East Syracuse, NY to lead their Software and Cybersecurity organization. This role involves leading engineering teams and managers, developing strategy, overseeing product development, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. The ideal candidate has 18+ years of experience, including 5+ years in leadership, and expertise in software development methodologies and languages.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and scale the Software Engineering organization.
Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into software engineering plans.
Drive software engineering organizational planning, including staffing and budgeting.
Direct solution cybersecurity posture.
Ensure accountability for cost and schedule targets.
Manage annual performance and compensation reviews.
Build organizational capability by developing management and technical talent.
Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship, and coaching.
Develop technical solutions, assess risk, and identify mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with the Engineering Leadership Team for continuous improvement.
Foster a high-performing culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
18+ years of experience in a technical/engineering environment.
At least 5+ years in a leadership role focused on engineering management and leading other people managers.
Proven success building, scaling, and leading a high-performing engineering function (Aerospace and Defense experience preferred).
Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, software engineering principles, anti-tamper cybersecurity and functional execution in regulated industries.
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.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, anticipating change, mitigating risk, and making sound high impact decisions.
Demonstrated success in developing technical talent and managing team performance.
Deep expertise in software development, especially object-oriented design, UML, and embedded systems.
Proficient in C/C++, Java, and tools like VS Code, DOORS, Git, SVN, and PTC Integrity Modeler.
Experience with multiple development methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

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
Excellent working environment
Professional growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Work-life balance
Business casual atmosphere

Skills

Object-oriented designUMLEmbedded systemsC++CJavaVS CodeDOORSGitSVNPTC Integrity ModelerAgileWaterfallSpiral

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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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