Hardware Development Manager

Head of Electronic Design Department – Space | Missile & Space Division

We are looking for a Head of Electronic Design Department – Space to join the Engineering & Systems Plant within IAI’s Missile & Space Division.

The position includes:

• Leading an engineering department focused on the design and development of next-generation electronic systems for satellite platforms

• Managing and developing the department’s engineering team, fostering professional growth and ensuring achievement of business and technical objectives

• Overall responsibility for project schedules, budgets and deliverables, including work plan management, status reviews and reporting to senior management

• Leading and coordinating subcontractors and cross-functional support organizations to ensure project execution and milestone achievement

• Defining and driving the department’s strategic roadmap, including core technologies, innovation initiatives and future technology building blocks

• Managing interfaces with program management, business units and multidisciplinary engineering organizations across the division

Requirements:

• Israeli citizenship

• B.Sc. degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Physics

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the development of electronic systems

• At least 3 years of direct managerial experience leading engineering development teams

• High level of English (reading, writing and speaking)

Additional criteria (advantage):

• M.Sc. degree in Engineering or MBA

• Previous experience in the space industry

• Knowledge and experience in military power systems and/or analog electronic systems

Leadership criteria:

• Strong leadership skills, personal example and ability to motivate and develop employees

• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead organizational and technological change

• Ability to create synergy and promote a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization

• Commitment to knowledge sharing, mentoring and fostering a learning culture

• Strong customer and service orientation

• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to present to diverse technical and management forums

Application submission is available until 04/08/2026 at 16:00

Application submission includes:

Completion of the attached questionnaire and meeting the minimum requirements.

Suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview and, if required, assessment tests.

Submission of an application constitutes the candidate’s consent to undergo examinations and assessments as required, including security clearance investigations.

The committee is not obligated to invite all applicants for interviews and/or assessments and/or recommend any candidate.

The position is intended for both women and men.

Good to know

IAI’s Missile & Space Division designs, develops and delivers a wide range of advanced solutions, systems and products in the fields of missile systems, space technologies, communications and navigation.

The Engineering & Systems Plant develops a broad portfolio of advanced missile systems, naval strike systems, precision-guided munitions and defense systems, delivering cutting-edge technologies for Israel and customers worldwide.