Chief Architect - SlingWorks

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

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The specific role will support our Sling Works organization, responsible for the development and integration of highly complex technologies crossing multiple domains, technical disciplines, and physical sites.

• Chief Architect for Sling Works will be responsible for developing and defining new pursuits as informed by the Elbit America corporate team and individual business units. Projects will range from viability assessment to concept development to design reviews and prototype builds. In addition to having technical acumen, this technical leader will proactively engage with potential customers, industry, and company leadership to provide cohesive recommendations and inform investment (internal and external).
• Additionally, Sling Works Chief Architect will serve as the technical driver for the next generation of products already under development and will maintain the technology roadmap for the organization. This will require the ability to align technical solutions to talent base to customer needs and tactfully remove “solutions looking for a problem.”
• The first year in the role will be marked by the successful definition of the next-gen airborne platform, autonomy and C2 plan, and prototyping of the soldier-borne fire control system.

Specific tasking will be developed jointly with Sling Works leadership

• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and makes recommendations to senior leadership.
• Previous customer experience highly desired. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Debugging skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Strategic thinking skills.

• The role is remote/hybrid/onsite with up to 50% travel depending on business requirements and the candidate’s location.
• Security Clearances Required

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) 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
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available:
  Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

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.