Company Information:Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.
Job Summary: The Sr Engineering Technologist is an experienced role where the incumbent must possess an advanced level of design knowledge and be fully competent in all conventional aspects of broad areas of technical assignments. Technical tasks at this level are in areas where the technical requirements are understood, but design implementation is not defined. The technical tasks are of substantial complexity and involve the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Projects assignments may require the planning, scheduling and coordinating of tasks of significant scope or complexity with other departments or programs and frequent customer contact to explain methods, techniques or for the presentation of data to resolve issues or provide solutions to technical problems.
Responsibilities and Tasks: - Provide technical leadership over complex, major design, development, and research projects
- Create design concepts for top level system architecture as well as the modules and subsystems to support the architecture.
- Develop design and products performance specifications and requirements.
- Research new materials, fabrication processes, equipment, and computer software needed to create or analysis machines.
- Evaluate and selects optimum design alternatives.
- Determine design feasibility and assures that product designs are competitive.
- Lead or conduct analysis and experiments to evaluate designs or processes.
- Translates analysis and experimental results into design criteria.
- Conduct and review advanced computer simulations to design or test products.
- Prepare cost estimates on proposed major design products.
- Provide technical presentation support and consultation to marketing.
- Provide innovative technical solutions to customers.
- Assist in preparing technical proposals for competitive bids.
- Utilize project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion.
- Review and approve completed design work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, License, or Certification:- Associate's degree (STEM preferred) and 5+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Incumbents should possess a broad knowledge of design as well as good knowledge of engineering design principles and practices.
- Incumbent must have a proven track record of technical leadership
Skills and Abilities: - Strong ability to analyze information using logic to address challenges and resolve technical problems.
- Keen attention to detail is crucial.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting and coordinating with team members.
- Performs work with a degree of independence under general supervision.
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: Long-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. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.
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