Director of Engineering (Advanced Sensors)

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.

Elbit Systems of America – Warfighters, Night Vision

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

If you want to solve real, significant technical problems that both advance the state of science and take product performance into the future, this is the place. Come join a focused and driven team, and help us create the technology of tomorrow!

The Director, Advanced Sensors will lead a team creating the next generation of technology that will change the very nature of night vision for military and first responders in the field. The Director, Advanced Sensors will provide direct management oversight within the business unit so that a product or service, or an array of products is delivered in response to customer needs. The Director, Advanced Sensors will carry out the strategic plan by meeting the goals & objectives within an assigned action plan, or multiple plans for quality, process improvement and financial management of the product or service.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and uses resources required (e.g. staffing, training, equipment, facilities and monetary resources), both internal and external, for accomplishing work as assigned by the Sr Director of the assigned unit.
• Consistently seeks to perform departmental tasks in a cost-efficient manner; identifying ways to produce the same level and quality of product or service while utilizing fewer resources by creating an organizational climate in which cost effectiveness is valued and rewarded.
• Leads the preparation of highly accurate and precise estimates of costs, obtaining the most recent cost estimates from vendors, catalogs or internal allocations.
• Directs the preparation of budget justifications and proposals that reflect the needs of the department, submitting proposals that are thorough & accurate and that receive management acceptance and approval with little or no stoppage questions.
• Effectively leads staff planning that helps to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to accomplish its goals and objectives.
• Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring /promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.
• Makes healthy use of conflict and disagreement to promote learning and expand team perspectives, encouraging the parties to work together towards problem resolution by working with the parties to identify a range of acceptable solutions and when appropriate, proposes effective compromises that satisfy some of each party’s needs; ensures mutual commitment to a solution across the integrated team(s).
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among work group leaders by seizing opportunities and utilizing creative methods to build team cooperation and cohesion.
• Efficiently delegates tasks so that organizational goals are met within established timelines; delegates tasks that are not central to the leader’s role and which allow the leader to use worktime more effectively.
• Clearly explains job duties, responsibilities and priorities to managers and supervisors of the work for which they will be responsible for (through accurate job descriptions) and helps them establish priorities by checking to ensure that employees understand duties and responsibilities which is used to establish performance goals that are clear, specific and attainable.
• Explains relationship between individual work tasks and overall organizational objectives, continually rethinks job duties and responsibilities as organizational objectives shift and communicates new roles and responsibilities to employees as appropriate.
• Develops team members through mentoring and coaching of complex subjects.  Provides training and guidance to direct reports and team members.

• Advanced technical degree is preferred (PhD, Masters)
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Specific Degree Field Required: Engineering or Science
• Semiconductor experience: manufacturing/processing, fab, design, etc.
• 10+ years of experience leading an engineering development organization
• Defense industry experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• 20% or less travel required
• Role is onsite at the Roanoke, VA location.

Skills:

• Successful experience managing and delivering advanced technology research programs.
• Recognized staff leadership abilities and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to implement product or service goals and monitor their progress.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to answer customers’ questions and to meet commitment times or performance guarantees.
• Actively look for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services, adjusting services based on customer feedback.
• An understanding of how to manage programs & projects through Agile and traditional Project Management Professional methodologies.
• Have an understanding of quality systems and how they affect quality work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have computer skills that include using electronic information for timely decisions.
• Ability to manage product or service staff to accomplish successful business results by working effectively in teams while solving technical or administrative problems.
• Willingness to learn and improve in all areas.
• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate about matters encountered in the workplace.
• Treat managers, supervisors, employees and peers with respect.
• Practice honesty with regard to company time and property.
• Accept help from managers, supervisors & employees and peers.
• Has basic knowledge about all the products or services of the company.
• Ability to communicate to senior management with suggestions & critical feedback.
• Knowledge of the defense and military industry with some specific knowledge about the customer base for the assigned product.
• Ability to calculate and determine the cost & price of products through complex Accounting calculations and entries, to include Profit and loss calculations.
• Choose behaviors and/or actions that best support work-teams and leads toward the accomplishment of work tasks.
• Effectively change plans, goals, actions or priorities to deal with changing situations, changing gears in response to unpredictable or unexpected events.
• Be able to understand a number of different approaches to problems and then select the best solution to accomplish the task.
• Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• 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, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast’s dream

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

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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