IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

Senior ELINT System Engineer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Job Description

Senior ELINT System Engineer | Ashdod, Israel | IAI – ELTA SystemsWe are looking for a Senior System Engineer to lead ELINT Systems at ELTA.The position includes:Leading all aspects of processing and fusion centers within management, from defining future product lines to implementing development plans and overseeing engineering processes.Analyzing customer requirements and operational needs, defining system specifications and interfaces, and supporting development processes.Working closely with customers and system integration teams during development and delivery phases, including several international trips per year.Leading algorithmic efforts and collaborating with intelligence processing and fusion centers.What we’re looking for:BSc degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering – required.MSc degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science – an advantage.At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering or lead product management – required.Background in intelligence systems (ELINT/COMINT, etc.) – required.Experience in algorithm development – required.CTO experience – an advantage.Former elite technology unit veterans in engineering or operational roles – an advantage.High proficiency in English – written, spoken, and reading.Willingness to work overtime and travel internationally 3–4 times per year.Strong leadership skills, flexibility, organizational ability, self-learning capability, and excellent interpersonal skills.Good to know:ELTA Systems is a global technology leader in radar, signals intelligence, electronic warfare, communications, and integrated systems, recognized as Israel’s premier intelligence and radar house. The ELINT Management division provides a wide range of systems, from tactical miniature units to nationwide ELINT centers, installed on various naval, land, and airborne platforms, serving a broad range of domestic and international customers.Join us for a challenging role in electronic intelligence systems engineering! As an ELINT systems engineer, you will play a key role in managing software entities, defining requirements, managing specifications, and designing system architectures

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