Operations Research Team Leader

The Defense Systems Plant within the Missiles & Space Division is seeking an Operations Research Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a System Performance Analysis team consisting of Systems Engineers and Algorithm Engineers.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of end-to-end Air Defense System processes and operational behavior.
• Analyze and investigate system test and trial results.
• Conduct simulations and testing to evaluate and improve overall system performance.
• Develop system-level simulators and additional analysis tools for evaluating system behavior and performance, using MATLAB and Python.
• Lead algorithm development from requirements definition through design, implementation, and integration into operational systems.

What We’re Looking For

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics – required.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Systems Engineering – required.
• At least 7 years of experience managing Systems Engineers and/or development teams – required.
• Strong command of English, including reading, writing, and speaking – required.

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The Defense Systems Plant develops and delivers advanced missile defense systems for naval, land-based, and air defense applications, leveraging decades of accumulated expertise and technological innovation.

Our systems provide state-of-the-art solutions for addressing a wide range of threats, including fighter aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, missiles, and other guided and unguided weapons, utilizing technologies such as laser guidance, GPS, electro-optics, and anti-radiation capabilities.