Head of Antenna Department

About the Role

• Provide strong engineering leadership to a team of antenna and electromagnetics engineers. Define R&D objectives, drive technological innovation, mentor and develop team members, plan resources, assign priorities, and ensure technical excellence.
• Lead the development of antennas and antenna arrays for airborne communication, navigation, and radar systems—from requirements definition and electromagnetic design through prototype manufacturing and laboratory/antenna range testing.
• Perform and oversee electromagnetic simulations and system analyses using tools such as CST, MATLAB, and Link Budget calculations.
• Lead antenna design activities within multidisciplinary programs from concept through production and system integration. Manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables, and prepare technical specifications and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Collaborate closely with system engineering, mechanical engineering, quality, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and IT teams.
• Manage subcontractors and work directly with external vendors and manufacturers.
• Interface with customers, support production activities, and present technical data in design reviews and technical forums.

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Antennas or RF – Mandatory
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Antennas/RF) – Advantage
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in antenna development – Mandatory
• Minimum 4 years of managerial or technical leadership experience, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• Experience presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers in design reviews and technical forums
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of airborne antennas
• Experience in designing antennas for data links, flight termination systems, and telemetry
• Experience in GPS antenna array design – Advantage
• Hands-on experience performing measurements in antenna ranges, including analysis and post-processing of measurement results
• Proficiency in electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO

About Us

Our site is the leading center for advanced system development, design, and engineering.

The division leverages extensive experience and technological excellence to deliver some of the most advanced systems in the world. Our product portfolio includes air and missile defense systems, space and launch technologies, command and control systems, precision strike solutions, as well as simulation and training systems.

As a prime contractor and system integrator working with governments and armed forces worldwide, we provide full lifecycle solutions—from early concept analysis and R&D through manufacturing, integration, deployment, and long-term support.