Senior System Engineer

We’re Hiring | Senior System Engineer | Ashdod, Israel

Join the advanced development team at ELTA Systems (IAI) – Mesgav Unit, and take part in shaping the next generation of cutting-edge radar and sensor network systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of innovative system concepts in radar and multi-sensor networks (optics, EW, acoustics, etc.)

• Drive end-to-end system development – from abstract concept, requirements definition, and system architecture to Proof of Concept, testing, and demonstrations

• Lead and synchronize cross-functional development processes involving multiple system engineering teams

• Perform performance analysis, simulations, and system evaluations

• Work closely with system engineers, algorithm developers, software engineers, and hardware/mechanical teams

• Collaborate with business units to integrate new technologies into ongoing and future projects

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering / Biomedical Engineering or Physics – mandatory

• M.Sc. / Ph.D. – advantage

• Minimum 5 years of experience in system engineering – mandatory

• Proven experience in system design of complex systems integrating hardware and algorithmic processes (radar, intelligence systems, EW systems, or communication systems) – mandatory

• Hands-on experience in performance analysis and simulations (Python, MATLAB, etc.) – mandatory

• Experience leading engineering teams (line or matrix) – advantage

• Broad familiarity with leading-edge technologies in the market

Why Join Us?

Mesgav is a leading business unit within ELTA Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, employing hundreds of professionals across numerous cutting-edge development projects worldwide. The unit specializes in air defense systems (such as advanced radar systems supporting solutions like Arrow and Iron Dome), air traffic control, naval radar systems, and underwater technologies.

The CTO division leads future-facing innovation—from system-level concepts to core technological building blocks, including advanced system architectures, AI technologies, signal processing algorithms, and microwave hardware.

You’ll be part of an elite, multidisciplinary team of experienced system engineers, AI researchers, and algorithm experts, collaborating closely with leading academic institutions and global high-tech companies.