Company: Saab, Inc. Title: Software Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2027) Location: East Syracuse, NY (Collamer) Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Be Part of Something Bigger When you take a job at Saab, you become a part of something bigger. You’ll work on exciting, meaningful projects right from the start. Learn more about careers in the U.S. 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. Saab, Inc. serves the U.S. government, industry, and commercial customers with world-leading products, services and solutions including military and civil security. We provide solutions and technologies that are central to U.S. defense and homeland security. We develop, modify and deliver Saab's portfolio to U.S. customers, blending Swedish quality and reliability with American ambition and cost efficiency. Learn more about us.
Job Description: Job Description:Build your resume experience and enhance your marketability with real-work, hands-on practice! Saab's Surveillance U.S. Division is in search of motivated, enthusiastic Engineering students who are interested in applying their studies to real-world product development through a paid Co-Op/ Internship opportunity. Saab is currently looking for a Software Engineering Co-Op. Under the guidance of Senior Engineers, Software Engineering Co-Ops will:Actively participate in the software development for Radar systems.Work with senior software engineers to design and develop modular, configurable software that can be used on multiple programs.Participate in internal technical meetings and design reviews.Collaborate with software lead for task planning and scheduling of own activities. Compensation Range: $20.27-$22.30/hrIn addition to a competitive hourly rate, Saab Inc. offers a sign-on bonus to off-set housing expenses for Co-Ops residing outside the typical office commuting distance. 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:Enrollment in an accredited degree program focused in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.Completed Sophomore year or greater at time of hire.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.Knowledge of Java or C++ software development, and object-oriented experience.Strong teamwork and communication skills.Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.Prior Co-Op experience is preferred, but not required.Desired experience: UML modeling tools for illustrating the software design, software development in a Linux environment, utilizing a unit test framework, and Subversion (SVN) for configuration management.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.About Us: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. 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.
About Saab
Saab is a defense and security company based in Stockholm. It designs and maintains systems for aeronautics, weapons, sensors, and underwater operations. The organization operates globally and supports the defense capabilities of several nations. It employs over 21,000 people.
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