Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems
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Job description
DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES is hiring a Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems — a full-time, based in Netanya role. Apply directly on DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES's careers page below.
Director of System Engineering (Aerial Systems)
Location: Netanya (IL)
Experience Level: Senior
Description
DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.
As the System Engineer Team Lead in our Aerial Interception Technologies team, you will be the architectural anchor for our next-generation interceptor and tactical UAS program. You will bridge the gap between operational requirements and multidisciplinary engineering execution.
This is a foundational role requiring a systems-thinking mindset to navigate strict SWaP-C constraints, manage complex subsystems interfaces, and drive the product from conceptual design through successful field integration and flight testing.
Key Responsibilities
- System Architecture & Design: Lead the definition of the overall system architecture (interceptor, ground control station, and data links). Translate operational needs into high-level System Requirement Documents (SRD) and Subsystem Specifications.
- SWaP-C Budget Management: Own and track critical system-level budgets including Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C), balancing trade-offs between battery life, propulsion, payload, and structural limits.
- Interface Control (ICD): Define, document, and manage physical, electrical, and software interfaces between avionics, GNC algorithms, power management, communications, and payloads.
- Engineering Governance: Lead formal technical milestones and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- V&V and Integration: Develop the system-level Verification and Validation (V&V) strategy. Write System Test Plans/Descriptions (STP/STD) and spearhead laboratory, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and open-air flight test campaigns.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Define technical statements of work (SOW) and preliminary specifications for critical tier-1 suppliers (propulsion, sensors, battery technology).
Requirements
- Education: B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in multidisciplinary systems engineering within the autonomous drone industries.
- Attributes: Exceptional leadership and communication skills; ability to influence matrixed engineering teams without direct managerial authority.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems at DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES?
The required skills for Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems at DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES include: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Vendor Management.
What is the seniority level for Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems at DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES?
Director of Systems Engineering, Aerial Systems at DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES is a Director / Senior level position.
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