Lead Mission System Engineer

Lead Mission System Engineer | Ashdod | ELTA Systems Ltd.

ELTA is seeking a Lead Mission System Engineer for a large-scale defense project involving autonomous combat systems.

The position includes:

• Leading all system engineering phases, from problem definition to system-level design, requirements development, process definition, development support, integration, testing, and delivery

• Engineering leadership and involvement in mission-related R&D projects, starting from proposal and initiation phases including technical responses, requirements definition, and pricing

• Participating in the definition of product roadmaps, including mission systems, operator stations, global standards compliance, integration tools, analysis, and more

• Matrix leadership of several mission system engineers within a major project

What we’re looking for:

• B.Sc. in Software Engineering – required

• Over 10 years of experience in software development for large-scale projects involving mission and C4I systems, including experience with software integration and collaboration with system engineering teams – required

• Over 10 years of experience in mission and C4I system engineering with emphasis on technology, architecture, design, implementation, and system delivery – required

• Experience in system engineering for IDF C4I systems – an advantage

• Proficiency in UML design tools – strong advantage

• Familiarity with modern software environments including DevOps, containers, microservices, DDS, and PUB/SUB – an advantage

• Knowledge of relevant global system standards (GVA, ROS, JAUS or similar) – strong advantage

• Strong system-level perspective, excellent interpersonal skills, and teamwork – required

Good to know:

This role is at the core of the company’s mission-critical work, closely integrated with all business units. It involves leading an innovative project that incorporates advanced technologies in the field of autonomy. You’ll be working in a dynamic environment with significant impact on national security.