Radar Integration & Test Engineer

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. has an opening for the role of Integration & Test Engineer on our Surface Movement Radar program for the FAA. As a critical member of the team, you will support the deployment of radar systems at some of the largest airports in the US.


The position is based in our East Syracuse, NY office, with extensive travel required through 2028 (expect to be on site at an airport for 2-3 weeks every 8 weeks).

Responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Discovering, investigating, and solving problems
  
• Troubleshooting anomalies
  
• Conducting system-level production tests to ensure proper manufacturing and assembly
  
• Executing test procedures for formal selloff with customer witnesses
  
• Integrating hardware and software components
  
• Performing data analysis using custom test tools
  
• Generating test reports
  
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues
  

Compensation Range: $80,900-$101,100

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:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited degree program, with a major in an engineering discipline, computer science, physics, or mathematics.
  
• 3+ years of experience in a technical environment
  
• The ability to be creative and solve problems
  
• To be comfortable in a test lab environment
  
• Experience with Microsoft tools and Microsoft Windows applications
  
• Experience with testing a cloud service architecture
  
• The ability to manage a dynamic workload in a fast-paced environment
  
• Clear, concise, and correct written and oral communication, including grammar, spelling, and composition
  
• High standards of quality and attention to detail
  
• Willingness to travel minimum of 25% in support of program and business efforts.
  

Desired:

• Experience with radar systems
  
• Experience with hardware and software integration and test methodologies
  
• Experience with operating electronic test gear such as oscilloscopes, power meters, and waveform generators
  
• Familiarity with MATLAB
  
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking and protocols
  
• Familiarity with Linux
  
• Familiarity with Jira and Subversion
  

To be successful, you should:

• Be energetic, tenacious, well-organized, flexible, and thorough
  
• Create trust and influence to achieve goals diplomatically
  
• Display creativity, ingenuity, reliable intuition, and well-developed problem-solving skills
  
• Ask inquisitive questions and learn from the answers
  
• Be able to generalize from examples and apply critical judgment
  
• Practice time management and prioritization skills
  
• Always consider context and stakeholders
  
• Naturally think logically and critically
  
• Read and follow directions and standard operating procedures
  
• Handle responsibility well and respond to constructive feedback
  
• Understand the need for control, reproducibility, and risk management and act accordingly and proactively
  

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• 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
  

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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 ten 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 Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.