Senior Systems EngineerThe Senior Systems Engineer performs at an advanced level: 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 warfighter systems portfolio. Analyses are performed during all phases of the product development process including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide guidance to the team in the development of warfighter systems electro optical devices.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Guide multidisciplinary sensor development teamGuide development of project lifecycle plan and activities, including major milestones, reviews, and deliverablesDevelop, design, allocate, and manage user and system-level requirementsGuide development of system architectureEvaluate design tradeoffs and guide technical discussions with a multi-disciplinary engineering teamDefine and assess interfaces with functional guides and outside organizationsGuide technical reviews throughout the project lifecycleProvide oversight of verification and validation activities, including requirements traceability and complianceAid transition of product into manufacturing alongside operations and manufacturing engineeringBusiness Relationships: (This position interfaces with)Individual engineers and subsystem-level subject matter experts within and outside of the project teamProgram ManagerEducation:Bachelor's of Science Degree in the Engineering fieldPreferred - MastersEXPERIENCE/SKILLS:Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearanceMinimum of 5+ years of systems engineering experienceExperience working within the aerospace or defense industry, and delivering solutions to the appropriate standardsExperience with customer discovery/stakeholder needs and requirementsExperience with requirements management, flows down, verification & validation during the product life cycleExcellent communication skills with multi-disciplinary engineering team and government customersExperience with technical partnership with multi-disciplinary design teams (such as electrical, mechanical, optical, image science, software, firmware, or test engineers)Proficient in written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations)Preferred Attributes:Technical skills, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with CameoExperience with VIS-NIR camerasCertified to INCOSE CSEP or ESEPExperience with Electro-Optical imaging systems (cameras), system design, integration, and testExperience delivering compliant Electro-Optical imaging systems to customer requirementsWhy Roanoke, Virginia?Lower cost of livingFamily-friendly areaCareer and economic growthScenic beautyOutdoor enthusiast's dreamHere Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis 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.The salary range listed for this position 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.
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