Chief Engineer - Launched Effect - SlingWorks

Company 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.

The role will be based in SlingWorks®, our advanced R&D organization responsible for executing strategic development programs, exploring emerging technologies, and enabling the growth of our business units by solving some of the most complex challenges on the modern battlefield.

Problem set spans all domains with near term focus on Launched Effects & Munitions, Warfighter Borne Vision & XR Systems, Autonomy & ATR, Counter Intrusion & Protection, and concept validation.

Summary of Responsibilities

SlingWorks® is seeking a hands‑on Launched Effects Chief Engineer & Architect to drive the architecture, development, and fielding of Launched Effects (LE) family of systems.

You will lead the fielding of an existing LE system and architect the next‑generation Launched Effect, advancing platform performance, autonomy, survivability, and mission effectiveness in contested environments.

This role requires diligence in multiple-disciplines with emphasis on System Integration and Air Vehicle development.

Responsibilities


* Technical leadership across the LE portfolio with emphasis on the air vehicle (structures, propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, autonomy, payload integration, comms/datalinks, environmental qualification).


* Fielding the existing system : lead verification/validation, flight test planning and execution, qualification (environmental, EMI/EMC), safety and airworthiness packages, logistics support, and training artifacts.


* Design authority for the next‑gen LE air vehicle: drive system requirements, CONOPS, TPMs, trade studies, performance modeling, and down‑selects; own the technical baseline and configuration control.


* Integration & launch interfaces : coordinate with launcher/platform teams (e.g., ground/air platforms) for mechanical, electrical, and software integration; oversee separation dynamics and safe‑arm‑fire considerations as applicable.


* Autonomy & GNC : Support algorithms and flight software maturation, HITL/SITL testbeds, and robust flight controls under degraded GPS/comms.


* Payloads & sensing : establish open payload interfaces; lead trades for ISR/EO/IR/RF effects, power/thermal budgets, and mission data handling.


* Communications & networking : define resilient datalinks, spectrum considerations, and swarming/teaming concepts; ensure cybersecurity and resilien...