Senior Product Design Engineer

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.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), 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. In this role you will join a team that is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems, trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries.

The work you perform each day directly supports national security, and you will thrive in a collaborative environment where each voice is valued.

Design major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilize CAD software to develop basic designs, preliminary layouts, sketches and notes necessary to present design proposals. Investigate and make decisions regarding pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, material and equipment availability, interchangeability, replaceability, strength‑weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements and cost.

Function as the liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Configuration Management, and other key groups, documenting Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics, designing/revising tooling and fixturing, and assisting other engineers in new and revised designs.

• Assist in analyzing customer requirements and translate them into mechanical approaches that meet these requirements (collecting the voice of the customer and considering Human Factors design principles).
• Generate a system mechanical layout using the Creo Parametric CAD system with minimal supervision from a SME.
• Perform component tolerance analyses to ensure component fit and function.
• Participate in the fabrication and inspection of components for proof of concept and prototype parts with minimal supervision, working with other departments and the SME to aid in supplier and manufacturer selection.
• Prepare for design reviews and present material as part of internal and external reviews.
• Participate in peer design reviews for complex mechanical design approaches.
• Perform initial hands‑on component assembly and debugging of prototype systems; assist manufacturing engineer/production during initial production system builds.
• Work with a SME to select proper materials, material finishes and fabrication processes required to meet stringent performance, environmental and other requirements.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience with product/tool design with CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric using data management tools such as Windchill; or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience in the same area.
• Experience with parametric modeling per best practices, Creo Parametric preferred.
• Perform structural analysis (FEA) using Ansys or Creo preferred.
• Perform thermal analysis using Ansys or Creo preferred.
• Experience with DFM/A and DTUPC required.
• Experience with complex tolerance analysis via GD&T in accordance with ASME standards.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Basic MS Office skills:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• 3D printer experience a plus.
• Experience in Windchill PLM a plus.

• 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 and 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and…