Director Product Development - Onsite

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.

The successful candidate shall lead the Warfighter Systems business unit product strategy team with responsibilities including being the subject matter expert on the Warfighter Systems market, providing requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, and strategic direction for night vision technology development.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on product strategies to acquire new business, including customer-funded R&D.
• Manage and participate in proposal preparation and submission.
• Develop customer relationships, with primary responsibility for capturing the requirements of the customer through direct interactions with these customers.
• Understand the integration of night vision technologies, including imaging sensors, within the dismounted warfighter kit to provide a fully Integrated Warfighter System offering.
• Work as the customer advocate, translating customer needs into requirements and developing the product offering strategy/roadmap.
• Responsible for thought leadership to advance ESA's placement as the industry leader in night vision and warfighter system technologies.
• Technical requirements include knowledge of imaging sensors, optical systems, radio technologies, and IP networking.
• The candidate should understand typical use cases for dismounted soldier applications, including nighttime operations and network system architecture.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing ESA’s Warfighter Systems business is required.
• Analyze competitive strategies and provide competitive assessment advice to the business.
• Provide technology assessment reports and incorporate them into the product offering roadmap.
• Understand market problems and provide strategic direction based on market segment assessment.
• Advise engineering teams on the CONOPS and requirements for dismounted soldiers.
• Define the components of the Warfighter Systems offering – including hardware and software components.
• Define the offering lifecycle.
• Determine system use cases.
• Work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering and Operations to execute the Warfighter Systems strategy.
• Support customer briefs and reviews as necessary.
• Understand customer requirements and liaise with engineering stakeholders for implementation.
• Work with Marketing to communicate the value proposition, highlighting differentiators (through competitive analysis).
• Rationalize IRAD & EAID for the product portfolio.
• Participate in product development Checkpoint reviews for all development activities.
• Collaborate across other ESA business units on technologies to advance the offering.
• Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap.
• Develop product offering business cases.
• Participate in reviews of project plans with cross-functional team (engineering, operations, sales, etc.).
• Interface between development team and forward-facing functions (including external entities - customers, gov't agencies, etc.).
• Identify key…