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Software Engineer at Saab

Software Engineer

Saab · East Syracuse, NY, US

4 weeks ago

Software Engineer

Saab · East Syracuse, NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Saab is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their team in East Syracuse, NY. You will collaborate with the System Engineering Team and other Software Engineers to improve tools used within the FAA, contributing to all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Improve tools used within the FAA.
  • Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

  • Strong Java programming skills
  • Relational database experience, preferably PostgreSQL
  • Strong LINUX environment skills including command line and scripting tools
  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills
  • Experience with Integrated Development Environments (e.g. Eclipse, IntelliJ)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Ability to travel (<10% domestic and international)
  • Experience with unit test frameworks (e.g. Junit, GTest, JTest)
  • Experience with software design patterns
  • Experience using UML
  • Experience with automated build systems (e.g. Maven, Bamboo, Gradle)
  • Aviation and Defense systems background/domain interest
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Development (Generative AI, LLMs, AI coding assistants, RAG, AI agents, prompt engineering, and AI MCP servers)
  • Experience with Ansible Automation and authoring playbooks and roles for installing, maintaining, or upgrading platforms

Location

  • East Syracuse, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 3+ years of related experience required

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in computer science, software engineering or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

  • $92,200 - $115,300

Benefits

  • 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 the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.