System Engineer

We're Hiring | System Engineer – Development | Yehud, Israel

Join the Space Center at the Missiles & Space Division (IAI) and lead engineering efforts in the development of advanced satellite systems, payloads, and ground segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide system-level engineering leadership for satellite systems, payloads, and supporting ground infrastructure

• Define system requirements and interfaces between subsystems

• Perform cross-disciplinary system analyses (e.g., thermal, power, RF, reliability) and coordinate between engineering domains

• Develop system documentation including requirements, design specifications, diagrams, and configuration files

• Manage development processes according to space standards (ECSS, NASA, MIL, etc.)

• Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies in Israel and abroad

• Contribute to technical proposals, risk analysis, and engineering project planning

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Exact Sciences – mandatory

• At least 3 years of experience in system engineering of complex, multi-domain systems (Systems of Systems) – mandatory

• Broad technical understanding in areas such as communications, mechanics, power, software, and control systems – mandatory

• Strong system-level analytical skills and understanding of full system lifecycle – mandatory

• Proven experience writing high-level technical documentation in English – mandatory

• Experience in space or defense domains – advantage

• Familiarity with satellite communications, navigation systems, or space mission operations – advantage

• Knowledge of ECSS standards or development processes of agencies like ESA/NASA – advantage

• Strong interpersonal skills, high motivation, teamwork capabilities, and accountability

Why Join Us?

IAI’s Space Center in Yehud is Israel’s national hub for space technologies, with over 30 years of heritage. The center develops a broad portfolio of satellites – from communications and observation to scientific missions – as well as control stations, mission centers, and launchers.

Our integrated space solutions serve both national security and commercial markets worldwide.

Join us to shape the future of space innovation and work on technologies at the core of Israel’s space leadership.