Staff Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Elbit 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 engag ed in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube .

The Staff Systems Engineer performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Also performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. The Systems Engineer will provide guidance in the development of new defense systems and components functioning as part of a System / Integrated Product Team.

• Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design
• Lead complex systems level architecture design and perform system level modeling and simulation.
• Lead cost estimates to support engineering activities.
• Execute program while providing technical leadership.
• Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design of a product and procedures.
• Develop systems specifications, master test plans, and other necessary artifacts.
• Provide inputs into the integrated master schedules and track program progress.
• Assist in verification and validation responsibilities.
• Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures and mentor entry level engineers.
• Lead and execute transition of technologies from R&D/advanced concepts into production or program baselines.
• Lead and execute Software/hardware integration, including leading these efforts.
• Lead and execute debug and troubleshoot multifunctional systems.
• Lead and execute live-fire testing, development of test plans and procedures, safety documentation.
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Master's degree is preferred
• Specific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline
• 14+ years of relevant professional experience in the systems engineering field
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance
• Advanced DOORS requirements management training (preferred)
• Systems Engineering Simulation and Modeling concepts (preferred)
• Systems Engineering methods, tools, and procedures
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • System Engineering requirements and architecture development tools
  • Cameo - system engineering modeling
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by program

• Experience working with ground combat systems, military vehicle architectures, mission systems, or survivability subsystems
• Experience with requirements management, integration, test
• Experience working on defense systems – especially safety critical systems (preferred)
• Prior leadership of integration events, field tests, or cross ‑ organizational technical transitions
• DOORS requirements management tool suite
• Cameo or equivalent for Model Based System Engineering
• Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and other desktop tools
• Microsoft Projects
• Systems level analysis tools such as Mathlab, Matlab or equivalent
• Systems level block diagram capture tools such as Visio
• Other related systems engineering tools
• Skilled and confident presenter

• This is an onsite position

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) 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
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.