Automation Control Systems Engineer II

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Company Information:

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. For additional information, visit:  or follow us on You Tube.

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. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city – all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day.

As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harm's way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely.

The work our employees perform each day plays a direct role in national security, and our shared purpose is what truly makes Warfighter Systems so extraordinary. Come join our collaborative team where each voice is valued in a setting where you can thrive, develop, and make a true impact!

The position of Electrical/Software Engineer requires a minimum of a BSCS, BSEE, BSEET, or BS Physics degree and applied interest in machine-process automation. The candidate demonstrates at least 3 years of applied professional experience in the electronic development, design, and support of test-manufacturing equipment. Secondary experience should include software object-oriented programming utilizing Visual Studio .Net, C#, C++, C, other scripted languages, IEC 61131-3 industrial languages.

The Electrical/Software Engineer works with a team of automation engineers and process engineers to develop process control concepts into capable solutions. The team also supports, modifies and upgrades process control/test/measure components and software on existing machinery. This position has opportunities to apply design experience to robotics, electronics, machine vision, analog and digital signal processing, data, and integrated measurement equipment. The engineer supports technicians with troubleshooting of hardware/software to solve equipment functional issues, and works across the facility, interfacing with all process departments.

• Minimum BSCS, BSEE, BSEET, or BS Physics with courses in automation/system integration
• Minimum of 3 years of applied professional experience in the electronic development, design, and support of test-manufacturing equipment
• Major in electrical engineering and minor in software programming preferred
• Working knowledge of electronic components and systems
• Industrial Networking, PLC and PC based control systems environments
• Robotics and mechatronics experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance for access and control of confidential process parameters, data and ITAR sensitive information

• Statistical process control, data driven problem solving.
• Machine vision image analysis and integration experience with leading machine vision hardware/software manufacturers and libraries. Machine vision interpretation of layered soft edge objects.
• Digital and analog control methods
• Computer hardware
• Networking
• Motorized motion control
• Machine vision
• Safety systems
• Programming skills and adaptability among different languages and industrial standards such as IEC 61131-3 industrial languages, Visual Studio .Net,…