Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Applications - Linden - Saab

Description

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Applications to support, develop, adapt, and optimize methodologies for core manufacturing systems. This role focuses on sustaining and evolving enterprise manufacturing applications, driving system efficiency, supporting future initiatives including AI-driven technologies, and ensuring robust system functionality through specification creation and verification.

This role works across key manufacturing platforms such as Solumina MES, Andon manufacturing alert systems, 3DX PLM, and custom integrations with other manufacturing-related systems. The engineer collaborates closely with system teams and administrators and contributes to system architecture, workflow optimization, and long-term system development.

Responsibilities include:

• Support, develop, adapt, and optimize methodologies for core manufacturing systems.
• Work across Solumina MES, Andon, 3DX PLM, and other custom manufacturing-related integrations.
• Design, implement, and integrate software using a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach.
• Analyze business and technical requirements, define software architecture, and generate and maintain software code and documentation.
• Test implemented functionality and ensure correct system behavior in QA and test environments.
• Follow established software development processes and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with system teams and administrators to enhance system workflows and create new architectures.
• Create functional specifications for new requests and verify new or modified operational functionality.
• Participate in projects and development assignments related to manufacturing applications and systems.
• Troubleshoot system issues, support ServiceNow development requests, and ensure seamless integration between operational technology and IT systems.
• Support secure digital threads across system integrations using APIs (Manufacturing/PLM/ERP/MES/Andon systems).
• Contribute to the adoption and integration of AI-driven technologies into manufacturing systems.
• Continuously improve application development processes and methodologies.

Compensation Range: $115,700 - $150,500

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:

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree (preferably in Computer Science, Informatics, Business Analytics, or a related field) with 8+ years of experience, or an MA/MS degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional application development experience.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, on-premises and cloud-native microservices-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing applications and systems.
• Experience with verification, testing, bug/error tracing, and QA/test environments, including GitHub.
• Ability to investigate needs and write functional specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and error diagnosis skills.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Planning and Work Instruction authoring.
• Knowledge of AI architecture and system design concepts.
• Proficiency in Angular, Java, C#, JSON, PowerShell, .NET, and Python.
• Experience with Azure Logic Apps workflow designer or Visual Studio Code.
• Experience with methodology investigation and methodology development, including testing and verification for PLM and other enterprise systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience improving overall application development processes and advancing system capabilities.
• Experience facilitating project requests or development initiatives.
• Experience with MES solutions and manufacturing systems projects.
• Familiarity with PLM system development verification and best practices.

Citizenship Requirements:

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.

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 mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable 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 eight 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.