Technical Lead Engineer

Job Description

Elbit Systems of 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 X.

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 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!

This is an advanced level and/or lead position in which work assignments require the regular application of generally acknowledged expertise in the electro-optics engineering field, and the use of considerable initiative and creativity. The incumbent provides technical leadership in significant design, development and research projects, and in the preparation of technical proposals. Project management assignments for large technical proposals and R & D programs require substantial coordination with internal sources of information, oversight of the work of other engineers, and may involve representing the company where technical credibility is required.

Provides expert explanations, techniques or approaches to colleagues, management and customers. Provides technical direction and oversight within a development project.

• Provide technical leadership over complex, major design, and development projects
• Prepare project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs and product timetable
• Provide technical presentation support and consultation to marketing
• Represent company unit to customers
• Recommend the addition, expansion or termination of projects and assure the technical soundness of engineering programs
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
• Prepare cost estimates on proposed major design products
• Plan and lead experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes
• Produce innovative technical solutions to customers’ problems
• Prepare technical proposals for competitive bids
• Research information on equipment and cost for project proposals
• Perform preliminary engineering necessary to confirm plans and programs
• Develop potential applications to exploit new business opportunities
• Collect and analyze information on competitor product performance
• Initiate and conduct field testing and research work for new applications.
• Provide application engineering to customers
• On a project or on-going basis, supervise the work of other engineering personnel
• Utilize project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion and communicate project status to appropriate departments.
• Originate and communicate concepts which could lead to new products
• Review and approve completed design work

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, optics,…