Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Updated on 7/21/2026

Deadline 9/12/26
Saab

Saab

10,001+ employees

Global defense and security technology company

Compensation Overview

$132k - $171.6k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Pennsylvania, USA + 13 more

More locations: Washington, DC, USA | Florida, USA | Waterbury, CT, USA | Concord, NH, USA | Virginia, USA | Rhode Island, USA | East Syracuse, NY, USA | New York, NY, USA | Maryland, USA | Massachusetts, USA | Quincy, MA, USA | Indiana, USA | Michigan, USA

Hybrid

Relocation package available; travel 25-50% to Saab sites required. East Coast candidates preferred; remote within the United States.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years focused on process improvement, operational excellence, or engineering excellence.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering and systems thinking, system development lifecycles.
  • Proven experience establishing metrics/KPI frameworks, gathering/collections processes, reporting frameworks, specific for engineering data.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with industry standard toolsets; Jira, Confluence, Requirements Management applications, SYSML/UML (Cameo/MagicDraw preferred), PowerBI, etc.
  • 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.
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and execute improvements in engineering processes, workflows, tools, and training.
  • Support development and implementation of metrics and KPIs across multiple engineering disciplines, establishing a foundational framework for collection and reporting.
  • Facilitate cross-discipline collaboration among engineering teams with a focus on compliance, process improvement, resource utilization, and competency development.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices across all levels of the organization.
  • Partner closely with training owners to inform design and execution of engineering learning & development initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Saab is a global defense and security company that develops fighter jets, submarines, radars, and other advanced systems for military and civil protection. Its products work through the integration of high-performance hardware, software, and sensors, such as Gripen avionics and radar networks that detect targets and guide responses. It differentiates itself with deep in-house capabilities, a long defense heritage, and ongoing investment in AI and digital security. Its goal is to help nations protect security and sovereignty by delivering reliable technologies and comprehensive services worldwide.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1937

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Canada selected Saab-Bombardier AEW aircraft for Arctic defense procurement.
  • Q4 2025 order bookings reached SEK 100.1 billion.
  • Q1 2026 Surveillance growth and margins remained strong.

What critics are saying

  • Canada's AEW contract remains exposed to procurement and alliance politics.
  • MQ-9B AEW competition pressures Saab's manned airborne-early-warning franchise.
  • Large order timing slippage can hurt revenue visibility and execution.

What makes Saab unique

  • Founded in 1937 for Swedish air-defense self-reliance.
  • Combines fighter jets, radar systems, submarines, and security software.
  • Invests in AI-enabled defense startups and unmanned sensing systems.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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