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Principal Engineering Technician (Advanced Sensor) (ID534)

ROA Operations | VA, 7635 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America Req #534

Friday, May 2, 2025

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90 night vision-related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with its products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description

Join a team creating the next generation of technology that will change the very nature of night vision for military and first responders in the field.

This role functions as a sensor development technician on integrated product teams tasked with the development of chip-scale image sensors and related night vision technology. This position requires the ability to work across teams designing for ultra-high vacuum, semiconductor, and high voltage applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.
• Performing troubleshooting to determine problems in the process and/or related equipment.
• Working with complex machines or computer systems.
• Dismantling, adjusting, repairing, calibrating, aligning, assembling, and operating equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, manuals, sketches, or drawings.
• Meticulously documenting process steps and work performed in sensor development.
• Communicating effectively with engineering staff, design team leaders, and facility personnel.

Additional duties:

• Collaborating with manufacturing engineering and subject matter experts to ensure designs are manufacturable within cost targets.
• Coordinating schedules for access to standard production equipment.
• Creating, recording, and presenting test data for analysis.
• Participating in peer reviews to provide input on manufacturing capability, failure modes, control planning, and process qualification.

If you want to solve significant technical problems that advance science and product performance, this is the role for you. Join our focused and driven team to help create the technology of tomorrow!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, equivalent degree, or related work experience; manufacturing engineering support.
• 9+ years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform process engineering tasks commensurate with experience.
• Compliance with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Proficiency with computer systems.

Preferred Skills

• Vacuum technology experience.
• Semiconductor experience.
• Chemical etching experience.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401k program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life & AD&D insurances.
• Flexible Vacation & PTO.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary benefits including Long Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement for military retirees.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We recruit, hire, train, and promote based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics, or citizenship.

This description does not list all duties and may be revised at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.