Job title: Manager, Product Development
Company: Elbit America, Inc.
Job description: 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. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.Elbit 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 its products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will become the subject matter expert for the Night Vision market providing requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, and strategic direction for the night vision technology development. The candidate will be responsible for full understanding and the strategic leadership of defined night vision technologies, including i^2 and thermal imaging sensors, within the dismount soldier kit to provide a full Integrated Soldier System offering. The candidate will work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into requirements and developing the product offering strategy/roadmap. While leveraging engineering support, they will also be responsible for thought leadership to advance Elbit’s placement as the industry leader in night vision technologies. Strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing the Warfighter Systems business unit is required. The candidate will be expected to provide expert guidance and leadership in support of Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Strategy. This role will also be managing a team of professional and/or technical employees to meet department and company objectives.Responsibilities:The successful candidate shall own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit’s product portfolio.
- Manage a team of professional and/or technical employees
- Collaborate with senior leadership regarding product strategies to acquire new business including both internal and customer funded R&D
- Develop product offering business cases
- Reporting to the Director of Product Management, work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering and Operations to execute & drive innovation into the Warfighter Systems strategy
- Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment working with other stakeholders to seek maximum business efficiency
- Work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into technical requirements and developing the product offering strategies/developmental roadmaps
- Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap
- Understand market problems and provide strategic direction based on market segment assessment
- Understand customer requirements and liaise with engineering stakeholders for innovative product requirement implementation to meet or exceed the customer requirements
- Analyze competitive strategies and provide competitive assessment advice to the business
- Provide technology assessment reports and incorporate into the product offering roadmap
- Advise engineering teams on the CONOPS and requirements for dismounted soldiers
- Define the components of the Warfighter Systems offering – including hardware and software components
- Define the offering lifecycle
- Determine value-based pricing strategy for all major projects
- Work with Marketing to communicate value proposition, highlighting differentiators through competitive analysis
- Lead product development Checkpoint reviews for all development activities, showing ROI of R&D funds
- Monitor product development activities
- Define Product Design Priorities
- Rationalize IRAD & EAID for the product portfolio
- Establish Production Cost (DTUPC) Targets
- Support proposal preparation and submission
- Support customer relationships, with primary responsibility for capturing the requirements of the customer through direct interactions with these customers
- Understand the integration of night vision technologies, including imaging sensors, within the dismounted warfighter kit to provide a fully Integrated Warfighter System offering
- The candidate should understand typical use cases for dismounted soldier applications including nighttime operations and network system architecture.
- Prototype Customer Product Demos, while aligning with Business Developmental capture strategies
- Ensure Prototype Quality and providing Delivery Schedule Prioritization
- Support customer briefs and reviews as necessary
- Collaborate across other ESA business units on technologies to advance the offering
- Participate on reviews of project plans with cross-functional team (engineering, operations, sales, etc.)
- Interface between development team and forward-facing functions (including external entities – customers, gov’t agencies, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical major
- 12+ years of experience with Warfighter Systems, night vision technology, optics or equivalent experience
- Management experience
- Knowledge of imaging sensors, optical systems, radio technologies, and IP networking
- Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge
- Experience with face-to-face customer interactions
- 25% or more travel is anticipated to ESA and customer locations/engagements worldwide
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Optional remote/hybrid or on-site support to the Roanoke, VA facility
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical / Systems/ Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering or related field
- MBA or equivalent
- Familiarity with electro-optic military technology
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- US Government Secret Security Clearance, preferred
- Military service/background
Why Roanoke, Virginia?
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast’s dream
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 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 a contract for employment. 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.
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Location: Roanoke, VA
Job date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:00:37 GMT
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