Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer – Elbit Systems of America

Company Information

Elbit America is a leading provider of high‑performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, the company supports those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. It is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT, TASE: ESLT).

The Lead Systems Engineer performs advanced‑level responsibilities, including requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems‑level design, integration, verification, validation, cost and risk management, and supportability analyses for warfighter systems. The role includes guidance on electro‑optical device development throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Lead multidisciplinary sensor development team
• Lead development of project lifecycle plan and activities, including major milestones, reviews, and deliverables
• Develop, design, allocate, and manage user and system‑level requirements
• Lead development of system architecture
• Evaluate design tradeoffs and lead technical discussions with multi‑disciplinary engineering team
• Define and assess interfaces with functional leads and outside organizations
• Lead technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide oversight of verification and validation activities, including requirements traceability and compliance
• Aid transition of product into manufacturing alongside operations and manufacturing engineering

• Individual engineers and subsystem level subject matter experts within and outside of the project team
• Program Manager

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering field
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Minimum of 5+ years systems engineering experience
• Experience with in aerospace or defense industry, delivering solutions to relevant standards
• Experience with customer discovery/stakeholder needs and requirements
• Experience with requirements management, flows down, verification & validation during the product life cycle
• Excellent communication skills with multi‑disciplinary engineering team and government customers
• Experience with technical leadership of multi‑disciplinary design teams (e.g., electrical, mechanical, optical, image science, software, firmware, or test engineers)
• Proficient written and verbal technical presentation skills

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with Cameo
• VIS‑NIR camera experience
• Certified to INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
• Experience with electro‑optical imaging systems (cameras), system design, integration and test
• Experience delivering compliant electro‑optical imaging systems to customer requirements

• Lower cost of living
• Family‑friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast’s dream

• 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life & AD&D Insurances
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary benefits: longer‑term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Elbit America is an equal‑opportunity employer with respect to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing