Senior System Engineer

Description Kela is a defense technology startup pioneering next-generation command & control and data infrastructure systems. We empower defense organizations with robust, scalable, and secure platforms that integrate diverse sensors and AI to deliver real-time battlefield intelligence. Backed by leading investors, Kela combines Israeli innovation with global mission impact. End-to-End Technical Leadership As a Senior System Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead and single point of ownership for entire product lines. You will drive projects through every stage of the lifecycle—from initial customer engagements to development, field deployment, and support. We move at breakneck speed, balancing system trade-offs with high agility and a strong bias for action. Key Responsibilities • Full Lifecycle Ownership: Drive multi-disciplinary system projects from customer requirements through development to field installation and support. • Architecture & Rapid Execution: Develop detailed specifications and system architecture, making swift, smart engineering trade-offs to deliver fast without sacrificing quality. • Active Engineering Collaboration: Work side-by-side with development teams throughout implementation—actively guiding execution to match architecture, rather than handing off specs and waiting until testing. • Technical Leadership: Take charge of product lines, pushing initiatives through and aligning development, operations, and field teams. • Deployment & Integration: Configure and integrate hardware and software components across complex, real-time battlefield intelligence platforms. • System Reliability & Standards: Ensure platforms meet stringent security standards, high availability, and operational resilience. Requirements • 5+ years in system engineering, with proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary systems. • 2+ years of full-time engineering role (in addition to the systems engineering experience). • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. • Technical Core: Deep knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, and communications systems. • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with IoT, sensors, and energy-related systems. • Cloud & Containers (Advantage): Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes). • Unmanned Systems (Advantage): Familiarity with drone development or autonomous systems.