Director, Software Engineering
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Cybersecurity
In short
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
#Software Engineering#Director#Management#Cybersecurity#Aerospace#Defense
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…
Company
SaabJob Posted
23 hours ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$189,000–255,100 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
East Syracuse, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Applicants
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