Director, Software Engineering - Defense Systems

SAAB Syracuse, New York, US

About the Role

SAAB is seeking a Director, Software Engineering to lead development of mission-critical systems for advanced defense and manufacturing solutions. You will own strategy, architecture, and delivery of secure, high-reliability software for air, land, and naval products. Partner with product, systems, and manufacturing teams to align roadmaps, drive modern engineering practices, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards. Mentor engineering managers, build high-performing teams, and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across global sites.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software engineering teams to deliver secure, high-reliability software for defense systems
  • Mentor engineering managers and align roadmaps with product and systems teams
  • Drive modern engineering practices and compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years of software engineering leadership experience
  • Experience with defense-grade secure software and regulatory compliance

Required Skills

software development architecture team leadership security standards compliance

Keywords

defense software engineering leadership cybersecurity compliance

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