Principal System Engineer

Company Description

Elbit Systems of 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: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Principal 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’re pretty confident you’ll love it here.

The Senior / Principal 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 a System / Integrated Product Team Lead.

This position will be based in Fort Worth, TX or Merrimack, NH.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Models Elbit America’s core values, providing mentorship and technical leadership to the Engineering team.
• 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.
• Provides guidance on 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 ESA 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.
•  Lead 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, ESA 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. Utilize the Agile product development approach.
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Hold an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electro-optical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering degrees.

10 years of systems engineering experience.

Must be a highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

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 Citizen” and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.