The Role
Lead the architecture, development, integration, and release of cellular-based drone detection and mitigation systems. Design scalable distributed network monitoring platforms processing telecommunications data, collaborate with mobile network operators, analyze LTE and 5G protocols, and guide debugging, testing, and validation. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage project execution and resources, and contribute to algorithms, streaming data architectures, cloud-native systems, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Summary Generated by Built In
At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats.
As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability.
Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies.
We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation.
Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer place.
Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace.
Scope:
D-Fend Solutions is a successful, fast-growing, startup located in Ra’anana. We are looking for an experienced system engineer to participate and lead the development of a cellular-based drone detection and mitigation system as part of the company products.
The system engineer position requires the combination of several elements:
- Lead features and platforms from ideas to releases.
- System architecture & design - Architect robust, distributed network monitoring systems capable of handling massive scale, high throughput, and the continuous ingestion of telecommunications data.
- Communicate directly with Tier-1 telecommunications carriers to design, deploy, and integrate scalable monitoring solutions seamlessly into their live, complex operational environments.
- Direct and mentor a research and development group (back-end, front-end, researchers, dev-ops).
- Oversee end-to-end project execution, planning and managing resources.
- Core network expertise - Deep understanding of LTE and 5G Core network topologies
- Analyze and define complex system behaviors, state machines, algorithms, and event-response logic
- Perform independent, hands-on debugging and optimization for system problem-solving.
- Gain a deep understanding of the system to guide and support development, testing and validation teams.
Requirements:
- B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Computer Science or similar background from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience and familiarity with LTE and 5G Core network architectures and network monitoring paradigms.
- Demonstrated history of working directly with or for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs/carriers)
- Hands-on experience in a scripting language, like Python or JavaScript.
- Team player with excellent communication skills, ability to lead tasks within the company and the desire to take on diverse challenges.
- Deep, working knowledge of 5G and LTE protocols, with an understanding of how to trace, parse, and analyze these protocols across network interfaces.
- Proven track record in system design and architecture specifically for complex, large-scale, distributed software systems and Big Data platforms.
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading, scaling, and managing software or systems development groups.
- Advantage: Strong analytical foundation with expertise in developing algorithms for massive data processing. Familiarity with high-throughput streaming and data processing architectures.
- Advantage: Experience with cloud-native architectures, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Skills Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or a similar field from a recognized university
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with LTE and 5G Core network architectures and network monitoring
- Experience working directly with or for mobile network operators or telecommunications carriers
- Hands-on experience with a scripting language such as Python or JavaScript
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead tasks and handle diverse challenges
- Deep working knowledge of 5G and LTE protocols, including tracing, parsing, and analyzing protocols across network interfaces
- Experience designing and architecting complex, large-scale, distributed software systems and Big Data platforms
- Experience leading, scaling, and managing software or systems development groups
- Strong analytical foundation and expertise developing algorithms for massive data processing
- Familiarity with high-throughput streaming and data processing architectures
- Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization using Docker or Kubernetes
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The Company
What We Do
D-Fend Solutions is a leading provider of RF cyber-takeover technology for counter-drone (C-UAS) operations. Their flagship product, EnforceAir, allows organizations to detect, identify, and safely neutralize rogue drones in sensitive environments like military zones, airports, and critical infrastructure. By using non-kinetic, cyber-based mitigation, they ensure operational continuity and safety, helping organizations maintain control of their airspace against evolving drone threats.
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