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Advanced Electro-Optics Engineering Position

Elbit 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., a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Elbit America's Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia's Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day.

As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harm's way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely. The work our employees perform each day plays a direct role in national security, and our shared purpose is what truly makes Warfighter Systems so extraordinary. Come join our collaborative team where each voice is valued in a setting where you can thrive, develop, and make a true impact!

Summary of Responsibilities

This is an advanced level and/or lead position in which work assignments require the regular application of generally acknowledged expertise in the electro-optics engineering field, and the use of considerable initiative and creativity. The incumbent provides technical leadership in significant design, development and research projects, and in the preparation of technical proposals. Project management assignments for large technical proposals and R & D programs require substantial coordination with internal sources of information, oversight of the work of other engineers, and may involve representing the company where technical credibility is required. Provides expert explanations, techniques or approaches to colleagues, management and customers. Provides technical direction and oversight within a development project.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide technical leadership over complex, major design, and development projects.
• Prepare project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs and product timetable.
• Provide technical presentation support and consultation to marketing.
• Represent company unit to customers.
• Recommend the addition, expansion or termination of projects and assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives.
• Prepare cost estimates on proposed major design products.
• Plan and lead experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes.
• Produce innovative technical solutions to customers' problems.
• Prepare technical proposals for competitive bids.
• Research information on equipment and cost for project proposals.
• Perform preliminary engineering necessary to confirm plans and programs.
• Develop potential applications to exploit new business opportunities.
• Collect and analyze information on competitor product performance.
• Initiate and conduct field testing and research work for new applications.
• Translate experimental results into design criteria.
• Provide application engineering to customers.
• On a project or on-going basis, supervise the work of other engineering personnel.
• Utilize project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion and communicate project status to appropriate departments.
• Assist in developing engineering budgets.
• Originate and communicate concepts which could lead to new products.
• Review and approve completed design work.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, optics, physics, or similar with 12 years of experience, master's degree and 10 years' experience, or Doctorate and 7 years' experience, preferably in a design-to-manufacture environment.
• Incumbents should possess an extensive knowledge of electro-optics engineering with specific capabilities in areas such as optical design, imaging system development, electrical design, and software. Direct experience in system level design requiring an understanding of mechanics, electronics, and software, including system specification flow-down is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the management of a team of engineers and technicians on a project or supervisory basis. Experience in the management of significant programs and projects to specified schedules and budget goals is preferred.
• Incumbents should possess knowledge of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for one or more areas of technical expertise, and possess creativity and originality sufficient to contribute to new inventions, designs or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.