VP R&D – Wireless Communication Solutions

We are seeking an experienced VP of R&D to lead our engineering team in developing cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) solutions for the defense industry. The ideal candidate is a multi-disciplinary technology leader with a passion for innovation, a proven track record in wireless communication development, and the ability to drive projects from concept to large-scale deployment.

At our core, we believe in teamwork, innovation, proactiveness, accountability, and excellence. We seek a leader who embodies these values and can foster a high-performance culture within our engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all R&D activities, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Provide technical vision and leadership across multi-disciplinary domains, including system engineering, modem development, embedded software, algorithms, RF design, and mechanics.
• Drive the design and architecture of advanced SDR solutions while fostering technical excellence.
• Manage the full development lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.
• Collaborate closely with project management, marketing, and operations to define the technological roadmap.
• Build, mentor, and manage the development team of 30+ engineers, cultivating a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, bottlenecks, and challenges in a matrix work environment.
• Champion best practices in engineering methodologies, product lifecycle management (PLM), Agile/Spiral development, and modern development tools (e.g., Atlassian suite).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in R&D leadership roles. At least 5 engineers for at least 5 years (required).
• Strong expertise in wireless communication technologies, including SDR development, RF systems, embedded software, and system engineering.
• Hands-on experience with development tools and methodologies, such as Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile/Spiral development, CI/CD, and PLM systems.
• Ability to build, scale, and manage high-performing engineering teams while fostering innovation and proactiveness.
• Demonstrated success in on-time project delivery under strict milestones and budget constraints.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (required).
• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (advantage).
• Israeli citizenship (mandatory).

Additional Requirements

• Passing a personal interview and, if necessary, external assessments
• Availability within a reasonable time frame to assume the position
• Submitting an application constitutes the candidate’s consent to undergo tests, assessments as required, and a security clearance investigation
• Meeting the security clearance required for the position
• Only suitable applications will be answered. This notice is intended for both women and men
• Deadline for submitting applications: May 19, 2025, at 16:00 PM