Product Manager – ניהול פיתוח מערכות ראש ביות אופטי
IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries · Beer Yaakov, Center District, Israel
- On site
- Full-time
- ₪250,000 / year
- Beer Yaakov, Center District, Israel
Job highlights
- Lead optical seeker head development.
- Integrate advanced algorithms, electro-optics, AI.
- Manage project roadmap and timelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Interface directly with global clients.
About the role
Product Manager – Optical Seeker Systems Development
For the Missile and Space Systems Division, we are seeking a Product Manager for Optical Seeker Systems Development. Israel Aerospace Industries is a leader in defense and precision attack, recruiting pioneers to shape the future battlefield. This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of optical seeker heads at the forefront of global technology – complex "edge" systems integrating advanced algorithms, electro-optics, and artificial intelligence. The Product Manager is the central figure driving future and groundbreaking projects, ensuring the technological and operational advantage of the State of Israel and the company's clients worldwide. They hold full managerial and operational responsibility for the development of an optical seeker head.
Role Responsibilities:
- Work Plan Leadership: Formulating the project roadmap, managing timelines, and close monitoring of development progress.
- Interface Synchronization and Connection: Engaging and motivating multidisciplinary development teams (electronics, software, electro-optics, and algorithms) to achieve project goals.
- Risk Management and Control: Identifying potential obstacles, proactive risk management, and providing managerial solutions for unusual events, malfunctions, or delays.
- Client Interface: Managing the ongoing relationship, presenting progress status, and managing client expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Managerial Decision Making: Prioritizing tasks and managing resources with optimal balance between specification requirements and execution capabilities.
What We're Looking For:
- Academic degree in Engineering - mandatory.
- Relevant experience in product management or leading complex technological projects.
- Professional Capability: Broad engineering understanding enabling productive professional dialogue with technological functions.
- Motivation: Passion for leading projects at the forefront of innovation and willingness to engage in a dynamic and impactful role.
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage, motivate, and influence within a complex matrix environment.
- Decision Making: Ability for managerial decision-making under pressure and uncertainty.
- Systems View: Ability to manage multi-detailed processes without losing sight of the overall picture.
About IAI's Missile and Space Systems Division:
Melam factory is our leading factory in the development, design, and engineering of systems. The factory is equipped with experience, knowledge, and the ability to leverage groundbreaking technology for the most advanced products in the world. Our product portfolio includes air and missile defense systems, space and launch technologies, command and control, precision attack, and simulation and training. As a leading contractor and system architect, working with governments and militaries worldwide, we provide full service – from the earliest stages of concept analysis, through research and development, production and installation, implementation, and up to support.
Key skills/competency:
- Product Management
- Optical Seekers
- Electro-optics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm Development
- Systems Engineering
- Project Management
- Roadmap Development
- Risk Management
- Client Relations
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Optical Seekers
- Electro-optics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm Development
- Systems Engineering
- Project Management
- Defense Technology
- Aerospace
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight engineering degrees and product management experience. Emphasize complex project leadership and technological innovation.
- Showcase technical depth: Detail your understanding of electro-optics, AI, and algorithms. Quantify achievements in previous roles.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss systems engineering, risk management, and decision-making under pressure.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of influencing cross-functional teams and managing client expectations effectively.
- Understand IAI's mission: Research their role in defense technology and how your skills align with their goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Product Manager role at IAI's Missile and Space Systems Division?
- The Product Manager at IAI will lead the development of optical seeker heads, integrating advanced technologies like algorithms, electro-optics, and AI, ensuring Israel's technological advantage in defense.
- What are the essential educational requirements for this Product Manager position at IAI?
- A mandatory academic degree in Engineering is required for this Product Manager role. A strong engineering background is crucial for effective communication with technical teams.
- What kind of experience is IAI looking for in a Product Manager for Optical Seeker Systems?
- IAI seeks relevant experience in product management or leading complex technological projects. A broad engineering understanding and ability to drive innovation are key.
- How does the Product Manager role at IAI contribute to national security and global clients?
- The Product Manager drives the development of cutting-edge systems that maintain Israel's technological and operational superiority and serve the company's international clientele.
- What are the key skills for success as a Product Manager at IAI?
- Success requires strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, systems thinking, risk management, and excellent interpersonal skills to navigate a matrix environment.
- Will this Product Manager role involve direct client interaction at IAI?
- Yes, a significant part of the role involves managing the ongoing relationship with clients, presenting progress, and managing their expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
- What technologies are central to the optical seeker systems developed at IAI?
- The development involves complex systems integrating advanced algorithms, electro-optics, and artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of current technology.
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