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Saab Global
Installation in HQ

Software Engineer

East Syracuse NY,
United States of America
Closing date: 28 February 2025

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Software Engineer to join the team in our East Syracuse, NY office.

The position involves:

  • Working with a team of developers to help design, model, and implement software that adds new features on our existing line of Naval Radar systems.

  • Building onto existing code bases to improve or extend functionality.

  • Participation in technical meetings and design reviews (both internally and externally)

  • Participation in peer/technical reviews

  • Planning for and participation in system integration.

  • Collaborating with a development team of up to 4-6 developers.

Compensation Range: $85,000-$106,200

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:

Required:

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering discipline (or similar)

  • 3+ years of software development/architecture experience

  • Thirst for learning and ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.

  • Ability to occasionally travel onsite to Naval Installations to perform tests and integrate changes.

  • Experience in C/C++ software development, preferably in a POSIX/Linux environment.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance

Desired Experience:

  • UML modeling tools for software design

  • Software development in a Linux environment

  • CORBA and/or DDS

  • Middleware such as ACE+TAO, BOOST

  • Using GoogleTest/GoogleMock unit test framework

  • Klocwork, Coverity and SonarQube code analysis tools

  • Using Subversion (SVN) for configuration management.

  • Atlassian JIRA/Confluence/Crucible tool sets

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 Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 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.