EO System Engineer

Company Description

BIRD Aerosystems is a leading global provider of innovative airborne solutions designed to protect assets and ensure security. Founded in 2001 and based in Israel, BIRD specializes in airborne missile protection and surveillance systems while also offering world-class aviation logistics services. The company delivers end-to-end turnkey solutions, including operational analysis, system design, integration, testing, and certification. With a broad client base that includes NATO forces, UN Air Operations, the US Government, Airbus, and others, BIRD is known for addressing complex challenges with tailored solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with a strong background in electro-optics to join our innovative and multidisciplinary team. This role involves leading system-level design and integration of advanced electro-optical systems that combine optics, mechanics, electronics, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and architecture of advanced electro-optical systems.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including software, firmware, hardware, mechanical, and algorithm engineers, as well as product managers.
• Conduct hands-on evaluation and testing of optical components and prototypes using optical and software tools.
• Lead system integration activities and troubleshooting throughout development and production stages.
• Oversee deployment of complex, multi-disciplinary systems into mass production.
• Prepare and maintain system-level documentation, including architecture definitions, specifications, test plans, and performance reports.

Requirements

Education:

• B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering.
• M.Sc. Electro-Optics or Physics – an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in system engineering of electro-optical products.
• Proven experience in system-of-systems design, development, and integration.

Technical Skills:

• Practical experience with imaging sensors and electro-optical systems.
• Familiarity with signal processing algorithms – significant advantage.

Additional Qualifications:

• Background from IDF technological units – an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and independent working skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and teamwork orientation.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).