Lead Avionics System Engineer

Lead Avionics System Engineer | Lod, Israel | IAI

We are seeking an Avionics System Engineer to lead engineering teams in the development of systems for military aircraft.

The position includes:

• Leading system design and development according to operational requirements and stakeholder needs by consolidating engineering efforts across the project

• System engineering for the development of airborne mission and communication computers for military platforms, enabling enhanced operational capabilities

• Defining and writing hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements and specifications

• Preparing design reviews (PDR, CDR)

• Performing system integration and testing in the lab and on the aircraft

• Writing acceptance test procedures for lab and flight tests

• Writing flight test requirements and analyzing results

• Supporting all project phases including development, testing, trials, production, and customer interface

• Ensuring adherence to project goals, milestones, and quality targets

• Coordinating with external stakeholders such as customers, development teams, subcontractors, and partners

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering – required

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering – an advantage

• Experience in design, planning, and implementation of development and integration processes for multidisciplinary systems, preferably avionics – required

• Experience leading a team (direct or matrix) for the development of real-time or embedded systems – required (in the absence of leadership experience, 10 years of system engineering experience is required)

• Experience developing and defining requirements for real-time applications – required

• Strong technical English (reading, speaking, writing) – required

• Experience or familiarity with military avionics systems, interfaces, and standards – required

• Air Force background in avionics systems engineering, flight testing, or technical-operational roles – an advantage

• Experience in developing and defining requirements for System of Systems applications – an advantage

Good to know:

Our Aviation Division is a global leader in aircraft conversions. Projects include converting passenger aircraft into freighters for customers worldwide, with our converted freighters accumulating more than 2.5 million flight hours. In addition, we upgrade military aircraft with advanced avionics and structural enhancements to extend service life and improve operational capabilities. We also provide innovative solutions for transport aircraft life extension, advanced avionics networking, special mission conversions, VIP transport, and aerial refueling.