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Elbit Systems of America · 9 hours ago

Senior Sustaining Engineer

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider in defense and high-performance products. The Senior Sustaining Engineer will design major components and facilitate manufacturing operations while acting as a liaison between various departments to ensure the successful development of products.

ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Must be able to assist in analyzing customer requirements and translate them into mechanical approaches that meet these requirements

Collecting the voice of the customer and consideration of Human Factors design principles

Generate a system mechanical layout including all the components of a thoroughly detailed design using the Creo Parametric CAD system with minimal supervision from a SME

Perform component tolerance analyses to ensure components fit and function

Participate in the fabrication and inspection of the components for proof of concept and prototype parts with minimal supervision

Working with other departments and the SME to aid in supplier and manufacturer selection

Prepare for design reviews and present material as part of both internal and external reviews

Participate in peer design reviews for the more complex mechanical design approaches

Perform initial hands-on component assembly and debugging of prototype systems

Assist manufacturing engineer/production during initial production system builds

Be able to work with a SME to select the proper materials, material finishes, and fabrication processes required to meet stringent performance, environmental and other requirements

Qualification

Creo ParametricDFM/ADTUPCGeometric DimensioningTolerancingAnsysWindchill PLMMechanical EngineeringMS Office3D printer experience

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

6+ years' experience with product/tool design with CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric using data management tools such as Windchill

OR MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience with product/tool design with CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric using data management tools such as Windchill

Experience with parametric modeling per best practices, Creo Parametric preferred

Perform structural analysis (FEA) using Ansys or Creo preferred

Perform thermal analysis using Ansys or Creo preferred

Experience with DFM/A and DTUPC required

Experience with complex tolerance analysis via the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME standards

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Must possess basic MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

3D printer experience a plus

Experience in Windchill PLM a plus

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, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more

Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Company

Elbit Systems of America

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Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.

Founded in 1983

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees