Senior Product Design Engineer

Position Overview

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services in the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With a proud 65-year legacy and more than 800 talented employees, our Warfighter Systems business is dedicated to supporting national security from the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley.

The successful candidate will design major components or significant portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. This role utilizes CAD software for creating designs, preliminary layouts, and sketches while considering factors such as ease of manufacture, material availability, strength-weight efficiency, and cost. The position also functions as a liaison among R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Configuration Management, and other key groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing customer requirements and translating them into practical mechanical design approaches.
• Collect the voice of the customer and incorporate Human Factors design principles.
• Generate a comprehensive mechanical layout using the Creo Parametric CAD system with minimal supervision.
• Perform component tolerance analyses to ensure proper fit and function of parts.
• Participate in the fabrication and inspection of components for proof-of-concept and prototype builds.
• Collaborate with other departments and subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist in supplier and manufacturer selection.
• Prepare and present design materials for both internal and external design reviews.
• Participate in peer design reviews for complex mechanical solutions.
• Engage in initial hands-on component assembly and debugging of prototype systems.
• Support manufacturing and production teams during the initial production system builds.
• Work with SMEs to select proper materials, finishes, and fabrication processes to meet strict performance and environmental requirements.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 6+ years of experience in product/tool design using CAD tools (preferably Creo Parametric) and data management tools such as Windchill; or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with parametric modeling; preference given to candidates experienced with Creo Parametric.
• Experience in performing structural (FEA) and thermal analyses using Ansys or Creo is preferred.
• Expertise in DFM/A, DTUPC, and complex tolerance analysis using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME standards.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with 3D printing is a plus.
• Experience with Windchill PLM is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Location: Roanoke, Virginia – Lower cost of living, family-friendly area, career and economic growth, scenic beauty, and an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
• Schedule: Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and 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: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.