Head of Optronics Integration

Head of Optronics Integration | Missile & Space Systems Division

We are looking for a Head of Optronics Integration Department to join Tamam, within IAI’s Missile & Space Division.

The position includes:

• Leading the production and integration lines within the Optronics Directorate, with direct management of approximately 6 department managers and overall responsibility for around 80 production employees, team leaders, department managers, and production engineers

• Developing production work plans and ensuring on-time delivery while meeting quality, budget, and production targets

• Planning and implementing production infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities

• Managing day-to-day interfaces with Engineering, Business, and Quality organizations

• Defining and monitoring KPIs to measure production performance and presenting results on an ongoing basis

• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate and monitor production progress across various management forums

• Leading growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across the production lines

• Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Optronics Operations

• Serving in a hands-on leadership role, combining office-based management with a strong presence on the production floor

Requirements:

• Israeli citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree or Practical Engineering diploma in Industrial Engineering & Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• At least 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary production operations

• Direct management experience leading 20 or more employees

• Experience working with ERP systems

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Additional criteria (advantage):

• Previous experience in the defense industry

• Good knowledge of SAP

• Good command of English (reading, writing, and speaking)

Leadership criteria:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate authority effectively

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and develop employees

• System-level thinking with a collaborative approach

• Experience managing work plans, project risks, and project budgets

• Ability to formulate business and organizational strategies aligned with customer needs

• Ability to identify and leverage business opportunities

Application submission is available until 16/08/2026 at 16:00

Application submission includes:

Completion of the attached questionnaire and meeting the minimum requirements.

Suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview and, if required, assessment tests.

Submission of an application constitutes the candidate’s consent to undergo examinations and assessments as required, including security clearance investigations.

The committee is not obligated to invite all applicants for interviews and/or assessments and/or recommend any candidate.

The position is intended for both women and men.

Good to know

Tamam, part of IAI’s Missile & Space Division, is Israel’s center of excellence for inertial navigation systems and a global leader in stabilized electro-optical technologies.

The plant develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of operationally proven products based on state-of-the-art technologies and unique in-house manufacturing capabilities. Its solutions are deployed in airborne, space, land, and naval applications worldwide and include airborne inertial navigation systems, land navigation systems, and long-range electro-optical observation systems.