System Engineer – Airborne Computing Systems

Join ELTA Systems, a global leader in radar, SIGINT, electronic warfare, and integrated defense systems, as a System Engineer specializing in airborne computing architectures. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the design and integration of advanced computing solutions for cutting-edge airborne platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and design of airborne computing architectures, including processing units, servers, storage systems, and communication components, based on customer requirements
• Oversee the system lifecycle from early definition and specification stages through delivery and operational deployment
• Participate in technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with hardware, software, communications, system engineering, integration, and testing teams
• Evaluate and compare alternative products and technologies for system integration
• Conduct trade studies to assess engineering alternatives, balancing performance, cost, power, weight, and complexity
• Define and implement ruggedized computing solutions compliant with military and commercial environmental standards (e.g., DO-160)

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering – mandatory
• M.Sc. – an advantage
• Deep understanding of hardware for processing, storage, and communication systems – mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the development or design of integrated computing systems, preferably in defense or airborne domains – mandatory
• Experience with centralized and distributed computing architectures – mandatory
• Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD, DO-160) – mandatory
• Strong system-level thinking, high technological analysis capabilities, and excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Fluent in Hebrew and English – written and spoken

Good to know:

ELTA Systems is a technology leader in radar, SIGINT, electronic warfare, communications, and integrated systems. Join us in developing advanced radar systems at the forefront of global defense innovation.