Senior Manager, Systems & Test Engineering and Labs
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Senior Manager, Systems & Test Engineering and Labs Job Description
Posted Thursday, August 27, 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 SummaryThe Senior Manager, Systems & Test Engineering and Labs provides unified leadership over Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, and Lab Operations. This leader ensures disciplined engineering execution driven by robust system engineering practices, rigorous test practices, and safe, standardized lab operations. On-site presence in Roanoke is required.
Key Responsibilities- Lead Systems and Test Engineering teams responsible for requirements, architecture, integration, and verification/validation.
- Lead the System Engineering discipline across requirements development, architecture, design, integration and verification – consistent with ESA’s Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks and technical baseline governance.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of system requirements, CONOPs, verification matrices and other artifacts aligned with MBSE workflows.
- Ensure disciplined execution of SRR/SDR/PDR/CDR readiness and artifacts.
- Drive use of contemporary systems engineering best practices and tools for robust requirements management and flow-down.
- Lead Test Engineering discipline covering test planning, procedure development, data collection, test execution, analysis and reporting.
- Create, implement and enforce sound standards, grounded in industry best practices, for test execution across multiple disciplines in support of night vision devices and related sensors.
- Ensure compliance with regulated industry standards.
- Oversee engineering plans, schedules, and deliverables.
- Oversee daily R&D Engineering lab operations including 6S, calibration, configuration control, and safety compliance.
- Manages Lab Supervisor and ensure coordinated lab activity in support of both R&D Engineering and internal customer needs.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines and with internal customers.
- Apply lean principles and continuous improvement. Enforce consistent engineering standards and operational discipline.
- Lead the team through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Develop skills matrices, succession paths and training plans for Systems, Test and Lab roles.
- Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the group.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years industry experience applying Systems & Test…
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