Systems Engineering Technical Lead # REF2594E

Company Description

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: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Description

This position is for a Systems Engineering Technical Lead for Active Protection Systems (APS) in the Ground Combat Systems portfolio at Elbit Systems of America. This person will lead our engineering teams to capture and execute APS contracts with the US Department of Defense, integrating existing solutions from our Affiliate companies with US-unique capabilities developed in-house.

This position will be based in Ft. Worth, TX, with Merrimack, NH being an alternate option.

Reports directly to the Engineering Director of Ground Combat Systems, in the Integrated Solutions division.

30-40% travel is expected for this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical leader for all APS capture efforts, proposals and contracts
• Manage the engineering cost and schedule goals of these projects
• Review, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statements.
• Work with all Technical functions to develop and document product roadmaps and plans that meet technical, cost and schedule goals.
• Perform requirements management, system modeling, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design.
• Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards
• Lead the creation of a classified Systems Integration Lab (SIL) for integrating and testing APS products
• Lead system integration efforts including hands-on integration of APS systems
• Plan verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Prepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, ElbitAmerica Management or development teams
• Provide regular and clear communication to customers, ElbitAmerica affiliates, government officials, and other contractors as required
• Perform workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership, Engineering Business Unit Leads and Human Resources
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within Elbit America and affiliates
• Lead proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activities
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Capabilities

• Provide coaching, mentorship and technical leadership to the Systems Engineering team
• Effectively record and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentations
• Research, conceptualize, and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs, recommend design modifications to improve product performance, cost, reliability, and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role)
• Work independently and with internal/external organizations
• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and systems engineering best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 14+ years of related experience.
• Experience with hard-kill Active Protection Systems (APS) programs and technology
• Systems Engineering product development experience
• Experience with MBSE and Agile Development
• Experience working in a classified environment
• Must be a “US Person” and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.

Expected Leadership Characteristics

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Clearly explains project assignments, expectations, priorities, and follows up to ensure they are met.
• Effective communication skills to work across functional and business unit teams to listen, understand, negotiate and explain as necessary to foster collaborative and positive outcomes.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Agile and open to change, embracing it to deal with unpredictable or unexpected events.
• Actively seeks opinions and advice to identify opportunities for improvement.

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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