System Engineer

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to lead the development of an Interceptor Missile within the Air & Missile Defense Division at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

The position includes:

• Leading systems engineering activities throughout the development lifecycle of an advanced interceptor missile

• Writing and managing system requirements and technical specifications for engineering teams and subcontractors

• Reviewing, validating, and approving system design documentation

• Defining and managing interfaces between the interceptor and the weapon system

• Participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for both the interceptor and the overall defense system

• Taking part in system design reviews and technical decision-making processes

• Supporting system integration, verification, validation, and live system testing activities

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure successful system development

What we’re looking for:

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

• M.Sc. in Engineering – Advantage

• Experience in missile systems development – Mandatory

• Experience in Systems Engineering – Mandatory

• At least 5 years of experience developing complex multidisciplinary systems – Mandatory

• Knowledge of missile technologies and launch systems – Mandatory

• Familiarity with environmental qualification requirements and verification/testing methodologies – Advantage

• Excellent Hebrew and English communication skills (written, verbal, and reading comprehension) – Mandatory

Good to know:

The Air & Missile Defense Division develops and delivers advanced missile defense systems for land, naval, and air defense applications, building on decades of engineering expertise. Our solutions address a wide range of modern threats, including fighter aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, guided and unguided missiles, and advanced weapons based on laser, GPS, electro-optics, and anti-radiation technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and integration of some of the world's most advanced defense systems, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team while collaborating closely with customers and engineering partners in Israel and abroad. Join us and play a key role in shaping the next generation of defense technologies.