Staff Project Engineer

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chief Architect for SlingWorks will be responsible for developing and defining new pursuits as informed by the Elbit America corporate team and individual business units. Projects will range from viability assessment to concept development to design reviews and prototype builds. In addition to having technical acumen, this technical leader will proactively engage with potential customers, industry, and company leadership to provide cohesive recommendations and inform investment (internal and external).
Additionally, SlingWorks Chief Architect will serve as the technical driver for the next generation of products already under development and will maintain the technology roadmap for the organization. This will require the ability to align technical solutions to talent base to customer needs and tactfully remove “solutions looking for a problem.”
The first year in the role will be marked by the successful definition of the next-gen airborne platform, autonomy and C2 plan, and prototyping of the soldier-borne fire control system.
Specific tasking will be developed jointly with SlingWorks leadership

Requirements

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and makes recommendations to senior leadership.
• Previous customer experience highly desired.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Debugging skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Leadership skills.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed