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.

This position will be working primarily on the ROEM program, specializing in electrical systems including drives, brakes, cabling, software, electric boxes, troubleshooting, test equipment, etc.

The engineering technician should, under limited supervision, provide support for engineering protoype and development activities, and/or support of production manufacturing activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for carrying out specific technical assignments in order to solve a variety of manufacturing and assembly problems involved in the design and development of products, equipment, or processes (including tooling selection to aid in manufacturing/assembly). 
2. Troubleshooting and integrating Elbit designs/assemblies onto land combat vehicles – this includes running cables, installing electrical boxes, troubleshooting electrical problems, and conducting electrical test procedures.
3. Provide complex technical assistance in the design, development, testing and modification of engineering prototypes.
4. Review designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, compliance with specifications, and producibility (design for manufacturing).
5. Direct activities and provide technical direction to less senior technicians in building, testing and troubleshooting equipment. Train electromechanical technicians to assembly procedures.
6. Research new materials, fabrication processes, equipment, tooling, etc. to improve manufacturing process.
7. Assist manufacturing in transition from development into production.
8. Prepare and review engineering specifications and procedures.
9. Troubleshooting customer application problems.
10. Works independently and closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering to troubleshoot systems, parts tracking and ordering, modifying, manipulating and configuring test setups that supports engineering prototypes.
11. Exercise specialized technical judgment in the substitution of parts and materials.  Evaluate and select optimum alternatives.
12. Develop or improve techniques to meet quality, function and cost standards.
13. Support, test, and help modify in the engineering of test stands and test equipment necessary for the testing of subassemblies and full systems.
14. May act as technical representative, traveling to customer sites and/or tradeshows to advise and instruct in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Company-produced products.

• Requires a technical Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering technologies or similar field and 6+ years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Basic electrical skills – reading schematics, understanding electrical components, and basic troubleshooting
• Work safely with common shop tools (pneumatic tools, power tools, saws, drills, presses, etc.)
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and knowledge of standard vehicle electric systems (fuses, batteries, wiring harnesses, lights, HVAC, etc.)
• Experience with military vehicles or other heavy equipment is preferred
• Candidate should be willing to travel up to 25%
• Able to obtain security clearance

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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
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• 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

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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