The Head of C2 (Command & Control) Development for SKAPION will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced control, monitoring, and decision‑support capabilities for a next‑generation defense system. This role requires a strong technical foundation in C2 architectures, real‑time systems, and multi‑sensor integration, combined with proven leadership experience in growing and guiding high‑performing engineering teams.
Why Join Skapion?
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a defense-tech startup during its most exciting growth phase.
עיקרי התפקיד
Lead a small, multidisciplinary development team with the ability to scale into a full C2 group as the program expands.
Define the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for SKAPION’s C2 subsystem, ensuring alignment with system‑level requirements and operational needs.
Drive end‑to‑end development of control and monitoring capabilities, including situational awareness, mission management, data fusion, and operator‑system interfaces.
Collaborate closely with system engineering, algorithm teams, hardware teams, and operational experts to deliver robust, mission‑ready solutions.
Establish development methodologies, coding standards, integration processes, and quality assurance practices suitable for defense‑grade systems.
Mentor engineers, build team capabilities, and recruit additional talent as the group grows.
Manage schedules, risks, and deliverables in a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment.
Interface with customers, partners, and defense organizations to understand operational constraints and ensure compliance with defense standards and regulations.
דרישות
Mandatory background in defense systems : experience with C2, ISR, autonomous platforms, weapon systems, or other mission‑critical defense technologies.
5+ years of hands‑on software development experience in real‑time, distributed, or mission‑critical systems.
2+ years of leadership experience: leading small teams, mentoring engineers, or managing technical projects.
Strong understanding of system‑of‑systems architectures, communication protocols, data fusion, and operational workflows.
Experience with modern development environments, CI/CD, and high‑reliability software practices.
Excellent communication skills in English; ability to present complex concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
יתרון
Experience with autonomous systems, multi‑domain operations, or advanced sensor suites.
Background in embedded systems, edge computing, or cloud‑based C2 frameworks.
Familiarity with NATO/DoD standards, safety and certification processes, or classified program environments.