Staff Product Line Manager (Product Development) (ID619)

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: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Elbit Systems of 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 Description

The successful candidate will become the subject matter expert on 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 within 6 months 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, he/she will also be responsible for thought leadership to advance Elbit 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.

Technical requirements include knowledge of imaging sensors, optical systems, radio technologies, and IP networking.

The candidate should understand typical use cases for dismount applications including night time operations and network system architecture.

The applicant will be expected to provide expert guidance and leadership in support of Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Strategy.

25% Travel to customer locations worldwide is anticipated.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate shall own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit's product portfolio.

Responsibilities include being the Warfighter Systems product line market subject matter expert, defining requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, strategic direction and product bus...