System Engineer - Armed UAV Systems (620127)

Company DescriptionSpear, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, develops and manufactures the Viper family of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for leading defence forces. As the leading system house in Israel for tactical UAS focusing both on the battalion echelon and submarines, we provide end-to-end system development from concept and design through integration and field testing - delivering AI-powered loitering systems that give any combat unit an “inherent air force” with minimal training. Our multidisciplinary teams work across hardware, software, computer vision, artificial intelligence, communications, navigation, motion control, and electro-mechanics. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for talented team players to join our success.
Job Description We are looking for a System Engineer, you will own an advanced armed UAV platform within the organization, with responsibility for the full lifecycle development of projects for this platform, from concept, requirements, system architecture, payloads, hardware, software, algorithms, integration, verification, field testing, and qualification through to deployment and customer support. The role requires strong multidisciplinary leadership, aligning project-driven goals for R&D, product, testing, and manufacturing teams, while adhering to an evolutionary development roadmap for the UAV platform’s capabilities.
ResponsibilitiesOwn, develop and lead a coherent development roadmap for your UAV platform that supports current and future projects, based on a modular and evolutionary system architecture.Convert operational needs, product and project requirements into system and subsystem specifications and an executable development plan. Allocate requirements and define interfaces between subsystems (avionics, armament, payload, communications, etc.).Plan and lead the development, integration, validation, ground tests, flight testing and qualification for each product, with traceability from requirements through to validation and testing. Closely coordinate between the development, integration and testing teams, with a hands-on in-depth approach, to ensure agile and efficient development cycles.Conduct system performance analysis, troubleshoot system-level issues, and propose design improvements as part of CIP (Continuous Improvement Process)Document and communicate system design rationale, trade-offs, and test results to all stakeholders. Define and manage system and interface documents (SRS, ICD, ATP, test plans, etc.).Lead technical reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.). Participate in safety, reliability, and system certification processes.
QualificationsB.Sc. in Electrical / Software / Mechanical / Aerospace – mandatoryM.E. in Systems Engineering – advantage.5+ years of demonstrated experience as a system engineer of a multidisciplinary system. Proven experience working with software-intensive systems involving sensors, embedded computing, AI, and communications.Relevant experience in the defense Industry. familiarity with MIL-STD systems engineering methodologies, reliability, and safety principlesExperience with UAV or airborne systems - advantageStrong knowledge of system integration, verification & validation.Experience in leading and supporting field tests and flight tests.
Preferred SkillsHands-on, analytical, and mission-driven mindset with a passion for end-to-end system delivery.Ability to bridge disciplines and balance effectively between technical needs and non-technical needs and stakeholders.