Systems Engineering Manager - REF1759T - Elbit Systems of America

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.

Scope

The Manager, Systems Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of engineers in executing systems design and requirements analysis, systems development, modeling and simulation, systems engineering and analysis, and systems test and evaluation. This position is expected to provide guidance and management of a team, functioning as the lead and top Subject Matter Expert in this area. As manager, this position will be responsible for the administration of the group including all personnel management activities.
 

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manage growing team of Systems Engineers to meet the needs of our programs. Identifies resources needed (e.g. staffing, training, equipment, facilities and monetary resources), both internal and external, for accomplishing assigned work.
• Work with product development teams to help architect our systems to meet product functional and performance requirements. Participate in design trades to help the team arrive at the best overall solution.
• Develop research and development suggestions based on requirements, market trends, products, and evolving customer needs.
• Advise on technical architecture design, component selection, and detailed implementation planning.
• Contribute to the development of organization's goals and objectives

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in STEM and 10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Systems Engineering product development experience (Military products preferred).  Strong electronics and software experience in other industries is suitable.
• Experience of MBSE and Agile Development
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to execute in a methodical manner to gather, document, and develop solutions to specific customer requirements
• Dedicated to continued professional development
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks in parallel
• Must be a “US Person” and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.
• Travel expected up to 10-15% of the time

Expected Leadership Characteristics

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Fosters an environment where employees are valued and cost effectiveness and efficiency is rewarded.
• Clearly explains project assignments, expectations, priorities, and follows up to ensure they are met.
• Effective communication skills to work across functional and business unit teams to listen, understand, negotiate and explain as necessary to foster collaborative and positive outcomes.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Agile and open to change, embracing it to deal with unpredictable or unexpected events.
• Assumes responsibility for organization’s performance.
• Actively seeks opinions and advice to identify opportunities for improvement.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k 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, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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