Senior System Engineer (Radio & 5G)
Elbit Systems Israel
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
<div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">Job description</div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">We are seeking a Senior System Engineer to lead the definition, integration, and validation of solutions that combine 5G cellular communications with our advanced radio portfolio.</div><div style="text-align: left">In this role, you will leverage your expertise in 5G to architect and deliver innovative, multidisciplinary systems—working closely with internal teams and external partners as part of our open innovation strategy.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">What You’ll Do</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">Lead system engineering across the lifecycle—from CONOPS, use cases, requirements, and ICDs, through architecture, design reviews, integration, verification, and qualification.</div><div style="text-align: left">Define and integrate 5G cellular communication solutions into radio-based products, ensuring seamless interoperability and performance.</div><div style="text-align: left">Collaborate across disciplines (RF, software, networking, mechanical, etc.) and with product/program teams.</div><div style="text-align: left">Drive open innovation by working with external development groups, technology partners, and companies to evaluate and integrate new 5G technologies.</div><div style="text-align: left">Author SE deliverables: system specs, ICDs, test plans/procedures, acceptance criteria, user/ops considerations, and contribute to certification/qualification documentation.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">What You’ll Bring</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">Deep expertise in 5G cellular communications (5G NR, RAN, core network, slicing, MIMO, beamforming, mmWave, network architecture, protocol stack, QoS, security).</div><div style="text-align: left">Proven system engineering experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary communication systems from early concept through integration and acceptance.</div><div style="text-align: left">Experience integrating 5G and radio communication systems (hybrid solutions, interoperability, cross-domain architectures).</div><div style="text-align: left">Excellent technical writing and communication skills; comfortable leading reviews and driving decisions across stakeholders.</div><div style="text-align: left">Experience with 5G network protocols (e.g., 3GPP standards, O-RAN, network slicing, MEC)—an advantage.</div><div style="text-align: left">Open innovation mindset: experience working with external partners, startups, or research groups to evaluate and integrate new technologies.</div><div style="text-align: left">Tooling: MATLAB/Simulink, network simulators, scripting (Python), RF/5G test equipment and automation—an advantage.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">Qualifications</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">BSc in Electrical/Communications Engineering (or related). MSc is an advantage.</div><div style="text-align: left">5+ years in system engineering for cellular or advanced communications systems.</div><div style="text-align: left">Eligibility for security clearance.</div><div style="text-align: left">#Netanya</div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div></div>