Senior Systems Engineer Charleston software integration

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: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer -- but we are looking for more than an impressive skill set. We are looking for the type of person who respects others for their knowledge, skills, and experience as individuals and as team members. We want someone who is highly ethical, honest, fair...because that's who we are. If you are the type of person who has high integrity and would thrive in an inclusive environment of camaraderie with your fellow teammates, we are confident you will love it here.

The Senior Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for products in the defense systems portfolio. Analyses are performed during all phases of the product development process to include: concept, design, prototyping, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part a System / Integrated Product Team.

This position is to support our ground combat program, which includes learning and transition technology from our affiliates. Specific skills/experience that are required:

• Systems engineer with software/hardware integration background experience at previous jobs.
• Experience in debug and troubleshoot software functionality.
• Experience with ground vehicles is preferred, fire control systems integration.
• Experience with requirements management, integration, test.
• Experience working on defense systems - especially safety critical systems (advantage)
• Support integration, live-fire testing, test plan and procedure development and safety board
• Strong communication skills

Principal Responsibilities:

• Models Elbit America's core values: People - Elbit America is an employee destination, Performance - Achieve industry-leading business performance, Growth - Drive responsible growth that enables us to reinvent for the future.
• Fully understands internal systems engineering procedures.
• Review, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statements.
• Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards.
• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design.
• Ability to effectively document and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentations.
• Work with all Technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical, cost and schedule goals.
• Perform System Development utilizing Model Based System Engineering best practices.
• Define and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues
• Research, conceptualize, and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs, recommend design modifications to improve product performance, cost, reliability, and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role).
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other Elbit America Business Units.
• Lead customer interactions with regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements.
• Support proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activities.
• Drive system integration efforts including hands-on evaluation of prototypes
• Plan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Prepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, ESA management, or development team.
• Provide regular and clear communication to customers, Elbit America affiliates, government officials, and other contractors as required.
• Performs workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership and Engineering Business Unit Leads.
• Work independently and with internal/external organizations
• Ensures lessons learned are identified and incorporated into the standards process.
• Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and procedures
• Mentor entry level engineers
• Assumes the role of System / Integrated Product Team Lead for projects.

Qualifications:

• Hold an accredited bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electro-optical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Ability to demonstrate/show principal responsibilities mentioned above (5+ years of engineering experience).
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision.
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to work in both team and individual environments.
• Advantage - Former military experience in aerospace/avionics/naval/ground systems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%) to support projects.
• Must be a "US Person" and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.
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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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