Elbit Systems Of America - Talladega, AL
posted 10 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Remote - Talladega, AL
251-500 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
About the position
The Principal Product Development (Product Line Manager) role at Elbit Systems of America involves leading the development of night vision technologies within the Warfighter Systems business unit. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, translating customer needs into product requirements and strategies, while providing strategic direction for product development. This position requires strong communication skills and a technical background in imaging sensors and optical systems, with a focus on enhancing the company's market position in night vision technology.
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.
- Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment and seek maximum business efficiency.
- Translate customer needs into technical requirements and develop product offering strategies.
- 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.
- Lead product development checkpoint reviews and monitor product development activities.
- Support proposal preparation and submission, and customer relationships.
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 with wellness discounts.
- 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, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
