Automation Electrical and Software Engineer

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.

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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.

The Automated Control Systems Engineer describes an individual with BSEE or BSEET or BS of Physics degree with a minor/proficiency in software programming applied to process automation.

The candidate engineer demonstrates at least three years of professional applied experience with integrated control systems and programming experiences.

This role serves to develop and implement process/equipment improvements, integrate new elements of process control-measurement systems, and software coding designs.

This engineer works in new projects, supports equipment modifications, and assists technical support teams with advanced troubleshooting.

Electrical/electronic knowledge of HMI devices, instrumentation, Digital and analog control methods, computer hardware, networking, PLC hardware, electronics, component level design, electrical layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, motion control, machine vision, safety systems and CAD is required.

Software development experience should include object-oriented design utilizing Visual Studio, C#, C++, C, other scripted languages, IEC 61131-3 industrial languages, SQL.

Leadership and good communication skills to lead or work with a team of technicians, and engineers of multiple disciplines.

The automation engineer may often serve as the project team leader to organize the participating members of the team.

An Automation Engineer works across the facility, interfacing with all process departments.

This is not a remote position.

A security clearance is required for access and control of confidential process parameters, data and ITAR sensitive information.

Qualifications:


* Minimum BS Physics, BSCS, BSEE, BSEET, or equivalent curriculum and courses in mechatronics/automation/system integration, programming.

Major in physics/electrical engineering and minor software programming.
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