System Engineer

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering Department at IAI’s Air & Missile Defense Division.

The position includes:

• Taking overall engineering responsibility for complex multidisciplinary systems in the fields of missile systems, air defense systems, and radar technologies

• Analyzing simulations and evaluating engagement scenarios, flight control processes, and operational system behavior

• Supporting and participating in live-fire test campaigns and field trials in Israel and abroad

• Defining system requirements, verification plans, and validation methodologies

• Conducting performance analysis, defining engineering processes, and overseeing their implementation

• Defining and allocating system performance requirements

• Working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Demonstrating and validating system performance through simulations, laboratory testing, and operational evaluations

• Developing algorithms, validating their performance, and supporting their implementation in simulation environments, laboratories, and operational systems

• Collaborating with hardware, software, integration, and testing teams throughout the system development lifecycle

What we’re looking for:

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering – Mandatory

• M.Sc. in a relevant field – Advantage

• At least 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering – Mandatory

• Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Polarion or similar platforms – Mandatory

• Strong proficiency in MATLAB, Excel, and Python – Mandatory

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work in complex multidisciplinary environments

• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Good to know:

The Air & Missile Defense Division develops and delivers advanced defense systems across air, sea, and land domains. With annual sales exceeding $500 million, the division provides cutting-edge solutions to address a wide range of modern operational threats.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in the definition, integration, testing, and performance analysis of advanced naval and ground-based defense systems. The role offers exposure to international customers, challenging technological programs, and the development of complete operational systems encompassing hardware, software, algorithms, and system integration.