Head of System Engineering

Beit HaEmek, ILFull-time, SalariedPosted Jun 17, 2026

Location: Beit HaEmek (north district) *we work from office*

Scope: Full time

Reporting to: VP R&D


 What will You do?

       Lead, manage, and develop a team of Systems Engineers and Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineers.

●       Oversee a full development cycle process of a multidisciplinary system.

●       Implement, guide and enhance system engineering and verification methodologies.

●       Build and manage multi-project development working plans.

●       Control system requirements settings with traceability to MRD.

●       Develop and proof a complex, cross-functional system containing Robotic, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Algorithm aspects.

●       Explore and define solutions and architectures through methodological system engineering tools and know-how’s, in a lean fashion.

●       Collaborate with the research, engineering, operations, procurement, and NPI teams.

●       Coordinate with clients’ engineering teams and management to ensure efficient implementation and deployment of the product.

Requirements

●       At least overall 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary systems development, and in systems engineering/project management.

●       At least 5 years of experience managing a team of Systems Engineers and V&V Engineers.

●       Proven ability and experience in direct people management and leading development processes in a matrix environment.

●       Experience with multidisciplinary products (mechanics, electronics, software, communication, motion, computer vision, machine learning, etc.) - must.

●       Familiarity with Lean development methodology and processes is a strong advantage

●       Bachelor's degree in electrical (preferred) or mechanical engineering - required, Master's degree - an advantage

●       Ability to learn quickly and analyze complex topics.

●       At least two years working in a start-up/product company.

●       Teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.

●       Ability to work as part of a team and motivate employees and colleagues.

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