System Engineer

We are looking for a Lead System Engineer for Serial Satellite Production to join the Space Division within the Missile & Space Systems Group at Israel Aerospace Industries.

The position includes:

• Evaluating satellite designs and adapting engineering processes for serial production alongside prototype maturation

• Leading Design to Cost (DtC) and Design to Manufacture (DtM) processes throughout the entire product lifecycle

• Optimizing system design to reduce costs and shorten manufacturing and assembly timelines

• Managing engineering trade-offs between performance, cost, delivery schedules, risks, and manufacturability

• Leading modular design approaches and standardization of subsystems to support parallel production, scalability, and cost reduction

• Defining validation, integration, and system testing processes tailored for serial manufacturing

• Managing system-level risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies across multidisciplinary engineering domains

• Taking responsibility for engineering maturity and transferring systems from development to production (NPI / Transfer to Production)

What we’re looking for:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Physics – Mandatory

• At least 5 years of experience leading design processes for complex systems (System of Systems) – Mandatory

• Familiarity with space systems – Advantage

• Experience developing airborne systems and/or electro-optical systems – Advantage

• Deep understanding of Design to Cost (DtC) and Design to Manufacture (DtM) methodologies – Significant advantage

• Willingness to travel abroad when required

• Ability to lead organizational change processes and implement industrial methodologies within development organizations

• High level of English – reading, writing, and speaking

Good to know:

The Space Division is considered the home of Israel’s space industry, with over 40 years of experience across all space domains. The division develops a wide range of satellites — including communication, observation, and scientific research satellites — from nano and mini satellites to ground control stations, mission centers, and launch systems.

Our integrated solutions and systems are widely used by the IDF and additional defense organizations around the world. We also develop comprehensive communication and broadcasting solutions for a broad range of applications, from national security to civilian-commercial markets.

This is a highly significant role within a first-of-its-kind satellite project, serving as a strategic cornerstone in a large-scale multi-satellite national program unlike anything previously developed in Israel.