Staff Software Engineer - ACS-LAD

Company: Elbit Systems of America
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionElbit 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 DescriptionPRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESYou will get to provide individual technical contribution and systems engineering leadership in the development of advanced systems for the US DoD, including providing system concept definition, system requirements development and analysis, new technology assessments, evaluation of alternative technical solutions, and hands-on system integration and test. You will also support engineering project teams in the pursuit of new business, including the definition of advanced design concepts to address customer needs, the preparation of engineering inputs, cost estimates and schedules for proposals. You will work on everything from concept development, system trade-off analysis, requirements definition and flow down, system architecture design, system integration and test---all the way down to evaluation of system performance at both the component and system level. You can also be involved in specialty engineering, such as Reliability and Maintainability, Product Safety, Human Factors, and Material Science if you have the background and interest in those areas. Your analytical skills and your ability to plan and lead system engineering activities will be challenged on a daily basis. You will utilize and maintain existing analytical models, develop new models, design tests, and validate performance simulations. You'll be working a lot with others including interfacing with internal and external project teams, company personnel (Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Business Development), and the customer community.Examples Of Typical Assignments IncludeYou will perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Systems Engineering Department based on area of specialty.

• System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification.
• System and subsystem modeling and performance analysis.
• Fabrication and debug of prototype electrical, mechanical, and/or optical hardware.
• Test and measurement using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, vibration probes.
• Component investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organization and correlation of test data in electronic format utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
• Creation of technical documentation.
• You may also conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.Qualifications
  • Hold an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Electro-optical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related engineering degrees with a cumulative GPA of over 3.2.
  • Preferred- completion of at least one or more Model Based Systems Engineering courses. Also looking for candidates with interests and background in Reliability and Maintainability, Systems Safety, Human Factors, and Material Science.
  • Preferred- You will have knowledge and experience in the development of Concept(s) of Operation, requirements development and management using DOORS or CAMEO, conceptualization and analysis of complex systems architecture design, system/subsystem integration/test planning and execution, and qualification testing (MIL-STD 810/461). Experience transitioning systems from product development to production, and understanding standard analytical tools such as Matlab or MathCAD, or experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, would be exciting to us, too.
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision.
  • Computer skills, familiarity with basic shop tools and/or machine equipment, and an aptitude and understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, optical, or software engineering principles. Requires technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% to support projects.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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