System Engineer

Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems

Posted on Mar 17, 2026
Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world, primarily in the defense and homeland security arenas. We develop and supply a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial applications.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer for laser based designation, marking and EO laser systems to join our multidisciplinary R&D team at our Rehovot site.

The position involves working on cutting edge laser technologies and integrating them into advanced multi disciplinary systems

Responsibilities

System definition, requirements management, technical reviews, integration, validation and transition from development to production in the field of laser based electro optical systems

System performance analysis, simulations, tradeoff studies, laboratory experiments and field tests

Technical leadership of multi disciplinary development teams (optics, lasers, mechanics, electronics)

Involvement in multidisciplinary R&D processes including design, development and characterization of laser systems (solid state and fiber)

Requirements

B.Sc. in Electro Optics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

M.Sc. – advantage (for Physics candidates M.Sc. is a must)

At least 3 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or 5 years of experience in a multi disciplinary R&D environment involving lasers

Knowledge and experience in optics and laser technologies (solid state and fiber lasers)

Experience in development processes including requirements allocation, technical reviews, integration, validation and transition to production

Experience leading multi disciplinary technical development activities

Experience in simulations – advantage

Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools – advantage

Experience in high power pulsed DPSS lasers or high power fiber lasers – advantage

Self learning ability, initiative, creativity and strong leadership skills

High proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Experience working with foreign and international clients – advantage

Willingness to travel abroad

Only suitable applicants will be contacted

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