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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with a strong background in electro-optics to join our innovative and multidisciplinary team. This role involves leading system-level design and integration of advanced electro-optical systems that combine optics, mechanics, electronics, and algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and architecture of advanced electro-optical systems.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including software, firmware, hardware, mechanical, and algorithm engineers, as well as product managers.
- Conduct hands-on evaluation and testing of optical components and prototypes using optical and software tools.
- Lead system integration activities and troubleshooting throughout development and production stages.
- Oversee deployment of complex, multi-disciplinary systems into mass production.
- Prepare and maintain system-level documentation, including architecture definitions, specifications, test plans, and performance reports.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering.
- M.Sc. Electro-Optics or Physics – an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in system engineering of electro-optical products.
- Proven experience in system-of-systems design, development, and integration.
Technical Skills:
- Practical experience with imaging sensors and electro-optical systems.
- Familiarity with signal processing algorithms – significant advantage.
Additional Qualifications:
- Background from IDF technological units – an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and independent working skills.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities and teamwork orientation.
- Fluent English (spoken and written).
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering
- M.Sc. in Electro-Optics or Physics
- Minimum 5 years in system engineering of electro-optical products
- Proven experience in system-of-systems design, development, and integration
- Practical experience with imaging sensors and electro-optical systems
- Familiarity with signal processing algorithms
- Background from IDF technological units
- Strong analytical, organizational, and independent working skills
- Excellent interpersonal abilities and teamwork orientation
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
What We Do
BIRD Aerosystems: Where Innovation Meets Performance BIRD Aerosystems is a leading global provider of innovative airborne solutions that protect our customers and ensure the security of their assets. Founded in 2001, privately-owned and based in Israel, BIRD develops and markets advanced airborne missile protection systems and airborne surveillance, information and observation solutions. Leveraging deep in-house technical know-how, BIRD also provides world-class aviation logistics services to large-scale commercial and governmental customers. BIRD provides end-to-end, turnkey solutions. From operational analysis, system design, integration and installation through ground and flight testing and including system certification – BIRD is truly a one-stop-shop. BIRD has the scope and breadth of experience to contend with the most complex operational requirements and design challenges, while still providing personalized attention to each customer. Solutions from BIRD are in wide scale, long-term use by some of the world’s largest commercial, governmental, military, and transnational organizations – including NATO forces, UN Air Operations, the US Government, Airbus and other major aircraft manufacturers, and many others.
