Elbit Systems - Patuxent River, MD
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Remote - Patuxent River, MD
251-500 employees
Repair and Maintenance
About the position
The Principal Product Development (Product Line Manager) at Elbit Systems of America is a remote role focused on leading the development of night vision technologies. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert, guiding product strategy, requirements, and market integration for the Warfighter Systems business unit. This position requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of customer needs to translate them into actionable product strategies, ensuring Elbit's leadership in the night vision market.
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 execute the Warfighter Systems strategy with various stakeholders.
- Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment for maximum business efficiency.
- Translate customer needs into technical requirements and develop product offering strategies.
- Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap.
- Analyze market problems and provide strategic direction based on assessments.
- Provide expert guidance to Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Strategy.
- Monitor product development activities and lead product development Checkpoint reviews.
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 and developing relationships.
- 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
