Elbit Systems - Roanoke, VA
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Remote - Roanoke, VA
251-500 employees
Repair and Maintenance
About the position
The Principal Product Development (Product Line Manager) at Elbit Systems of America is responsible for leading the development and strategic direction of night vision technology within the Warfighter Systems business unit. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, translating customer needs into product requirements, and guiding the integration of night vision technologies into comprehensive soldier systems. The candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure product offerings meet market demands and maintain Elbit's position as an industry leader in night vision technology.
Responsibilities
- Own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit.
- Define requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, strategic direction, and product business cases for night vision technology development.
- Support remotely or on-site in the Roanoke, VA facility.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on product strategies to acquire new business, including both internal and customer-funded R&D.
- Develop product offering business cases.
- Work with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to execute the Warfighter Systems strategy.
- Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment, seeking 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.
- Provide technology assessment reports and incorporate them into the product offering roadmap.
- 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 all major projects.
- Work with Marketing to communicate value proposition and highlight differentiators through competitive analysis.
- Lead product development Checkpoint reviews for all development activities, showing ROI of R&D funds.
- Monitor product development activities and define Product Design Priorities.
- Rationalize IRAD & EAID for the product portfolio.
- Establish Production Cost (DTUPC) Targets.
- Support proposal preparation and submission.
- Support customer relationships by capturing customer requirements through direct interactions.
- Prototype Customer Product Demos while aligning with Business Development capture strategies.
- Ensure Prototype Quality and provide Delivery Schedule Prioritization.
- Support customer briefs and reviews as necessary.
- Collaborate across other ESA business units on technologies to advance the offering.
- Participate in reviews of project plans with cross-functional teams.
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
- 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, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options.
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.
