Senior Software Engineer - Secure Defense Systems

SAAB is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and secure mission-critical systems for our Defense & Aerospace portfolio within the Information Technology (IT) organization. You will lead the development of robust, scalable software and services that integrate with sensors, command-and-control, and cyber-defense platforms. Partnering with cross-functional engineering teams, you'll define architectures, implement high-quality code, and drive DevSecOps and automation practices. You will mentor engineers, champion secure coding and safety-focused design, and help deliver innovative, reliable solutions that protect people and enhance global security in a collaborative, learning-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software for defense and aerospace systems
• Lead end-to-end implementation of secure, scalable services and integrations
• Collaborate with systems, cyber, and hardware teams to define software architecture
• Apply secure coding practices and support cybersecurity and safety requirements
• Review code, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices
• Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing, and Dev
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• Ops improvements
• Participate in requirements analysis, estimation, and technical documentation
• Support integration, validation, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments

Required Skills

• Java or C++Python
• Real-time or distributed systems design
• Microservices architecture
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git
• Lab CI, etc.)
• Cybersecurity / secure coding
• Linux development environment
• Systems integration and testing