Sr Test Engineer

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00 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 onYouTube.

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!

Job Summary:

The Sr. Test Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests a variety of night‑vision sensors and systems. This includes creating the test hardware and software required to evaluate these products. Success in this role requires effective collaboration within a cross‑functional engineering team to complete projects and release products to our end customers.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical, software, system) to create final work output.
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering-related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test-related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 5+ years’ experience (or MS with 3+ years’) in test design and development.
• Experience in leading a team or project.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to inform the product team and to meet commitment times or performance metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models.

Preferred:

• Lab View/Test Stand experience.
• Scripting languages.
• C/C++/C# programming experience.
• Experience in testing optical models/designs.
• Experience in the defense and…