Survivability System Engineer I

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Perform basic design activities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Develop and update MATLAB scripts as needed for:
  • System tuning and mission data file (MDF) generation,
  • System level verification and validation against requirements,
  • Generation of tools for senior engineers to quickly analyze system performance.
• Develop roadmaps for EO/IR sensors and Missile Warning systems, performing necessary trade studies
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for survivability system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce contract data requirement list (CDRL) items where assigned.
• Assure that engineering effort costs adhere to budget and develops engineering budgets.
• Participate in technical information meetings (TIMs) with customer and ESA subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Consult with vendors on technology selections.
• Participate in request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) responses.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Perform basic design activities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Develop and update MATLAB scripts as needed for:
  • System tuning and mission data file (MDF) generation,
  • System level verification and validation against requirements,
  • Generation of tools for senior engineers to quickly analyze system performance.
• Develop roadmaps for EO/IR sensors and Missile Warning systems, performing necessary trade studies
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for survivability system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce contract data requirement list (CDRL) items where assigned.
• Assure that engineering effort costs adhere to budget and develops engineering budgets.
• Participate in technical information meetings (TIMs) with customer and ESA subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Consult with vendors on technology selections.
• Participate in request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) responses
• The person who fills this job will be a person that has a passion to become an expert in Aircraft Survivability and the skills to match as this role will lead to the candidate becoming a SME in MWIR or Electronic Warfare. . 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• Experienced in at minimum 1 software programming language.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and organize and report results to team members in a manner that allows for efficient resolution and decisions.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve in all areas.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in data analytics, optimization, and modeling.
• Programing proficiency, preferably C/C++ and/or MATLAB.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Electro-Optical, System or Software Engineering preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation &