Senior Sustaining Engineer

Senior Sustaining Engineer

Elbit Systems of America (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 America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.

Job Summary

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

Functions as the liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Configuration Management, and other key groups. Tasks include documenting Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics on purchased parts and assemblies, designing/revising tooling and fixturing, and assisting other engineers with new designs and revisions.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Assist in analyzing customer requirements and translating them into mechanical approaches that meet these requirements, including human factors design principles.
• Generate a system mechanical layout with all components of a thoroughly detailed design using the Creo Parametric CAD system with minimal supervision.
• Perform component tolerance analyses to ensure fit and function.
• Participate in fabrication, inspection, and prototype part manufacturing with minimal supervision, working with other departments and SMEs to aid in supplier and manufacturer selection.
• Prepare for design reviews and present material for internal and external reviews.
• Participate in peer design reviews for complex mechanical designs.
• Perform initial hands‑on component assembly and debugging of prototype systems, and assist manufacturing engineers during initial production builds.
• Work with an SME to select proper materials, finishes, and fabrication processes to meet stringent performance, environmental, and other requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience with product/tool design using CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric; 3+ years for MS holder.
• Experience with parametric modeling best practices and Creo.
• Ability to perform structural analysis (FEA) using Ansys or Creo.
• Ability to perform thermal analysis using Ansys or Creo.
• Experience with DFM/A and DTUPC.
• Experience with complex tolerance analysis via Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per 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.

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

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

Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 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 protection, pet insurance, etc.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement for military retirees.

EEO Statement

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 to all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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