Senior Electro-Optics Program Lead

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement for retirees

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA, is seeking an experienced electro-optics engineer. You will handle advanced design-to-manufacture tasks, plan projects, coordinate with other departments, and engage with customers to present data and solve technical problems.

The role requires a strong background in imaging systems, laser or display technologies, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 years of experience or master's degree with 8 years.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-optics engineering with imaging, laser or display capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop product/system performance specifications against which designs can be produced.
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives.
• Determine design feasibility and ensure that product designs are competitive.
• Provide direction on materials and processes for specific components.
• Lead experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes.
• Evaluate prototypes and translate results into design criteria.
• Establish production qualification tests for new systems and support testing.
• Conduct computer simulations to test or design products.
• Develop inputs to engineering project plans and liaise with other departments.
• Respond to customer engineering queries and advise on product capabilities.
• Provide technical presentation support to marketing.
• Represent engineering to customers and troubleshoot applications.
• Use project planning to ensure timely completion.
• Perform preliminary engineering to confirm plans and programs.
• Support manufacturing in resolving design problems.
• Collaborate with purchasing on quotations and vendor selection.
• Prepare engineering specifications for major purchases.
• Prepare reports of field tests, startups or installations and write instructions.

Skills

Thermal imaging

Low-light cameras

Imaging optics

Micro-displays

Security clearance (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Optics, Physics, or Engineering)

Master's degree in engineering (Optics, Physics, or Engineering)

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA, is seeking an experienced electro-optics engineer. You will handle advanced design-to-manufacture tasks, plan projects, coordinate with other departments, and engage with customers to present data and solve technical problems.

The role requires a strong background in imaging systems, laser or display technologies, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.