Jobs at Saab, Inc.

Supports integration and testing of electromechanical missile systems, including software. Develops test procedures and plans, collaborates with design and manufacturing teams, maintains test benches, documents anomalies, and performs root cause analysis. The role requires basic engineering, electrical schematic, and mechanical drawing skills, with preferred experience in LabVIEW, software verification and validation, MIL-STD testing, and EMC/EMI testing.

Provides senior technical leadership for manufacturing process development, optimization, validation, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement. Leads complex engineering projects from concept through production launch, applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, data analysis, and process control methods. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, cost, reliability, and equipment effectiveness while communicating risks, recommendations, and results to stakeholders and leadership.

Serves as the onsite HR leader for Saab’s West Lafayette location and supports the Ashburn site. Develops workforce strategies, advises leadership, supports talent planning and succession, strengthens employee experience and culture, and coaches leaders. Partners with Labor Relations and Legal on employee relations, supports non-union employees, leads performance management, monitors HR metrics, and coordinates HR programs across the organization. Requires extensive progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, and willingness to travel 10–15%.

Leads profitable execution of complex radar and Air Traffic Management program portfolios across defense, civil aviation, and commercial markets. Owns strategy, budgets, cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, EVMS reporting, customer satisfaction, growth, and regulatory compliance. Oversees multidisciplinary design, manufacturing, integration, deployment, infrastructure, construction, and sustainment activities while managing senior customer relationships, proposals, subcontractors, and program teams. Requires domestic and international travel and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance.

Leads end-to-end bid and capture activities from opportunity shaping through proposal submission and program handover. Coordinates cross-functional teams across business development, engineering, pricing, contracts, operations, finance, and review functions. Ensures bid strategy, compliance, process consistency, stakeholder alignment, reporting, and continuous improvement across U.S. and international Saab teams. The role supports complex federal and defense proposals and requires Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and approximately 25% travel.

Develops manufacturing systems, work methods, plant layouts, capacity plans, production flows, and cycle-time standards for T-7 aircraft production. Applies work measurement, workflow analysis, Lean principles, process planning, and continuous improvement to optimize cost, quality, safety, and production efficiency. Collaborates closely with manufacturing engineering and production teams, supports rate and headcount planning, and contributes to new technical solutions and assembly-line development.

Leads profitable execution and growth of complex aerospace and defense radar program portfolios. Owns cost, schedule, technical performance, budgets, EVMS reporting, risk management, proposals, customer relationships, and business capture. Guides junior program managers, supports strategic initiatives, and oversees programs through design and manufacturing while ensuring quality, reliability, cost, and on-time delivery.

Leads and develops the Electrical Engineering organization, managing staffing, performance, budgets, technical direction, workforce planning, quality processes, and program execution. Provides recognized technical leadership, oversees cost and schedule objectives, supports proposals and investment planning, advances engineering capabilities, and drives innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across programs.

Develops and maintains production schedules based on forecasts, orders, inventory, capacity, and material availability. Coordinates with procurement, warehouse, quality, production, and supply chain teams to resolve constraints and meet delivery targets. Monitors inventory and production performance, analyzes demand, identifies bottlenecks, supports continuous improvement and new product introductions, maintains planning reports and KPIs, and mentors junior planners.

Support production of the T-7A rear section by developing process documentation, production flows, layouts, and assembly systems. Drive producibility reviews, continuous improvement, and Lean-based manufacturing techniques. Coordinate between design and production, execute process planning, and support qualification of new products while collaborating across functions.

This role leads the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test team, focusing on high quality product delivery, organizational planning, staffing, and continuous improvement. The director works closely with senior leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectives and develop team capabilities.

Leads finance for Saab’s Surveillance division, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, controllership, pricing, program finance, government compliance, audits, risk management, and business decision support. Advises the division general manager and executive leadership, develops finance capabilities, leads transformation and systems improvements, and ensures profitability, cash flow, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity across U.S. government and commercial activities.

The Senior Depot Specialist supports defense systems by managing inventory, coordinating repairs, and ensuring accurate records. Travel is required for remote depot operations.

Designs, deploys, hardens, and secures Microsoft Windows infrastructure supporting air traffic control systems. Responsibilities include Windows Server and workstation administration, Active Directory and Group Policy management, security architecture, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, endpoint protection, RBAC, system hardening, remediation, documentation, and customer technical guidance. The role also leads security and deployment teams and ensures compliance with applicable security frameworks and regulations.

Develop and modify electrical systems for AUVs and ROVs, including design, analysis, testing, and system integration. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and support manufacturing efforts.

Leads and develops a technical writing organization supporting complex products, engineering programs, systems, and customers. Oversees staffing, documentation processes, standards, quality, schedules, resources, and operational initiatives. Directs development, review, release, and maintenance of technical publications while resolving complex documentation issues and coordinating with engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, support, and customers. The role requires up to 20% domestic and international travel and supports classified defense-related programs.

Manages day-to-day execution of a small supplier program, tracking schedules, deliverables, milestones, KPIs, risks, costs, and performance. Supports senior program managers through dashboards, briefings, planning, documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Assists with proposals, pricing, strategic planning, market assessments, business development, and executive or customer reviews while ensuring compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and internal requirements.

Leads earned value management, cost and schedule baseline development, estimate-at-complete analysis, and integrated master schedule management for DoD programs. Responsibilities include EVMS compliance, critical path and risk analysis, subcontractor data integration, proposal support, program reviews, schedule audits, and mentoring program teams. The role coordinates across geographically distributed stakeholders and supports accurate, timely program deliverables.

Paid summer internship supporting aircraft design and production for Saab’s T-7 trainer. The intern will complete an assigned engineering project, collaborate with a mentor, evaluate production non-conformances, develop design solutions, and gain exposure to aircraft design and production functions. Success requires analytical problem-solving, teamwork, communication, initiative, and enrollment in an accredited engineering degree program.

Supports a designated quality engineering project within Saab’s advanced manufacturing operation. Assists with Quality Management System implementation, process development, inspections, testing, risk analysis, root cause analysis, internal audits, and continual process improvement. Works with mentors and quality team members to ensure process maturity, compliance, and early identification of non-conformances while gaining practical engineering experience.