Elbit Systems Of America - Washington, DC
posted 9 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Washington, DC
251-500 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
About the position
The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on the Night Vision market, providing strategic direction and guidance for the development of night vision technology. This role involves understanding the integration of night vision technologies within the dismount soldier kit and translating customer needs into product requirements and strategies. The candidate will also be responsible for advancing Elbit Systems' position as an industry leader in night vision technologies, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product lifecycle management and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit.
- Define requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, and strategic direction for night vision technology development.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on product strategies to acquire new business.
- Develop product offering business cases and work with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to execute the Warfighter Systems strategy.
- Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment and seek maximum business efficiency.
- Translate customer needs into technical requirements and develop product offering strategies/roadmaps.
- Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap.
- Analyze competitive strategies and provide competitive assessment advice to the business.
- Advise engineering teams on the CONOPS and requirements for dismounted soldiers.
- Define the components of the Warfighter Systems offering including hardware and software components.
- Determine system use cases and value-based pricing strategy for major projects.
- Work with Marketing to communicate value proposition and highlight differentiators through competitive analysis.
- Lead product development checkpoint reviews and monitor product development activities.
- Support proposal preparation and submission, and customer relationships through direct interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience with Warfighter Systems, night vision technology, optics, or equivalent experience.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Current US Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Experience with face-to-face customer interactions.
- Military service/background.
- Familiarity with electro-optic military technology.
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401k program
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
