HW System Engineer (Defense)

Petah Tikva, Israel · Full-time
About The Position

mPrest is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the development of complex multidisciplinary projects from concept to deployment. The role involves system-level design, integration of mechanical and electrical components, coordination between engineering teams, and managing multiple parallel tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead system engineering activities for complex, multidisciplinary defense projects

Define system architecture, requirements, and interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Prepare and maintain system specifications, requirement documents, and test plans
Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers
Manage risk assessments and project trade-offs
Oversee and coordinate system integration and validation
Participate in design reviews and lead system-level engineering discussions
Requirements

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field – Mandatory
At least 5 years of experience as a systems engineer – Mandatory
Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical system design – Mandatory
Strong system-level thinking and multidisciplinary understanding
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in parallel
Experience in the defense industry – Significant Advantage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience working with customers and subcontractors
Strong documentation and specification writing skills

Key Skills:

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High level of responsibility and self-motivation
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment