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Systems Engineer at IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries · Trevo
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Job Description
About the role
The Military Aircraft Division is seeking a SIGINT / Radar Payload Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of advanced intelligence and mission payloads for next-generation UAV platforms.
This role involves working with cutting-edge airborne intelligence systems, including SIGINT (ELINT & COMINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and advanced Radar (SAR/MPR) technologies. The position combines systems engineering, payload integration, subcontractor management, customer-facing activities, and the application of AI-driven capabilities for information fusion and mission effectiveness.
What you'll do
Lead and participate in the development and procurement processes of advanced mission payloads and electronic systems, working closely with subcontractors.
Support systems related to SIGINT (ELINT and COMINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Radar systems (SAR/MPR).
Prepare technical specifications, participate in design reviews, review and approve engineering documentation, conduct acceptance testing, and support development and qualification trials.
Contribute to information fusion and intelligence processing capabilities, including the use of AI-based technologies.
Lead and participate in the end-to-end integration of payloads and mission applications into UAV platforms.
Define system requirements, interfaces, environmental constraints, integration architecture, and verification processes.
Conduct integration testing, system validation activities, and flight trials.
Provide engineering support for customer-facing activities, including technical presentations, proposals, marketing support, training materials, and engineering reports.
Participate in troubleshooting activities, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
Requirements
B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field – required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the development and/or integration of military intelligence payload systems – required.
Experience with product development and integration processes, including technical specification writing and engineering documentation.
Experience managing activities with subcontractors and customers.
Familiarity with airborne intelligence payload systems, including payloads and pods.
Strong background in RF systems and technologies.
Knowledge of UAV platforms and operational concepts.
Why Join Us?
The Engineering & Development organization within the Military Aircraft Division is at the forefront of developing the world's most advanced UAV systems, both current and future generations.
Mission success depends on sophisticated RF-based payloads capable of delivering intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and radar capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies, advanced airborne systems, AI-enabled intelligence solutions, and mission-critical capabilities that push the boundaries of what is possible.
Nice to have
Experience leading the development and integration of avionics systems and mission payloads for airborne platforms