Senior Engineering Technician
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 engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city – all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day. As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harm's way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely.
About the role
Join a team building the next generation of night-vision technology for military and first-responder applications. If you want to solve significant technical challenges, advance scientific understanding, and help shape future product capability, this role offers that opportunity. In this role, you will work as a sensor development technician on integrated product teams focused on chip-scale image sensor and related night-vision technologies. You will collaborate across teams working in ultra-high-vacuum, semiconductor, and high-voltage environments. Meticulous documentation is essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering and experimental tests to support sensor development.
- Troubleshoot processes and equipment, identifying root causes of issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs meet cost and manufacturability targets.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and operations to schedule use of production equipment.
- Create, document, and present test data for engineering analysis.
- Participate in peer reviews and contribute insights on manufacturing capability, potential failure modes, controls, and process qualification.
- Assemble, adjust, repair, calibrate, and operate equipment using layout plans, blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals.
- Record process steps, results, and findings, and communicate effectively with engineering staff, design leads, and facility personnel.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of related hands-on experience.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform process-engineering tasks appropriate to experience level.
- Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Computer literacy.
Preferred Experience
- Vacuum technologies
- Semiconductor processes
- Chemical etching
- Clean room operations
Why Roanoke, Virginia?
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast’s dream
Benefits
- 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Pay
The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location.