BIRD Aerosystems is a global leader in the development of advanced airborne defense, intelligence, and surveillance solutions for military, governmental, and commercial aviation.

Our innovative technologies are deployed worldwide, supporting mission-critical operations and delivering advanced aerospace solutions to customers across the globe.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Import-Export Coordinator to take overall responsibility for import and export operations, ensuring smooth execution of international and domestic shipments while maintaining compliance with logistics, regulatory, and customs requirements.

What You’ll Do

·      Manage and coordinate import and export shipments with suppliers, customers, shipping companies, customs brokers, and regulatory authorities in Israel and abroad.

·      Handle various shipment types, including:

o  Customer deliveries.

o  Exhibitions and demonstrations.

o  Service and repair shipments (RMA).

o  Equipment transfers and operational shipments.

·      Prepare shipping documentation, customs documents, and related paperwork while ensuring compliance with regulations and company procedures.

·      Manage import licenses, certifications, approvals, and required regulatory documentation.

·      Monitor shipment progress, handle delays, and provide real-time solutions to logistics challenges.

·      Work closely with internal teams including Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

·      Ensure adherence to delivery schedules and optimize shipping costs.

·      Maintain accurate shipment data and update logistics information in company systems.

·      Support continuous improvement of import/export processes.

·      At least 5 years of experience in Import & Export operations – Mandatory.

·      Proven experience working with international shipping companies, customs brokers, and regulatory authorities – Mandatory.

·      High-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) – Mandatory.

·      Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·      Independent work capabilities with high attention to detail.

·      Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet tools.

·      Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with multiple interfaces.

·      Strong service orientation and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

·      Experience working in a defense, aerospace, or regulated industry.

·      Familiarity with export/import regulations and compliance requirements.

·      Experience working with international customers and suppliers.

·      Experience with ERP systems.

Why Join BIRD Aerosystems?

·      Be part of a global aerospace and defense company with worldwide impact.

·      Manage critical international logistics operations supporting advanced technologies.

·      Work with global suppliers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the company’s procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services required for manufacturing operations in the aerospace and defense industry. The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, supporting production continuity, and driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.

The Purchasing Manager works closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, contractual requirements, and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Lead all purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials, subcontracting services, and capital equipment.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and long-term supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality departments during new product introductions and supplier qualification processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency sourcing plans.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards, contractual obligations, and company procurement policies.
• Lead purchasing process improvements and support digitalization initiatives within ERP systems.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports and executive management presentations.
• Develop, monitor, analyze, and present procurement KPIs to the VP of Operations and senior management.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives based on KPI performance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the purchasing team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) from suppliers
• Supplier Lead Time Performance
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Annual Cost Savings / Cost Reduction
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM / NCR Rate)
• Inventory Turnover
• Material Availability for Production
• Purchase Order Cycle Time
• Procurement Budget Performance
• Supplier On-Time Response Rate
• Strategic Supplier Development Progress
• Procurement Compliance Rate

BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defense solutions is seeking a skilled EO & Radar Systems Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced electro-optical and radar systems for aerospace applications.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge solutions, optimize system performance, and support the transition of advanced technologies from development to production and field deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced defense system based on electro-optical (EO) and radar technologies for aerospace platforms.
• Lead and support system-level integration, testing, and validation of EO and radar technologies.
• Define system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, algorithms, mechanical, production, and system engineering.
• Evaluate and integrate new EO, radar, sensing, and related technologies to enhance system capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems and technologies.
• Experienced System Engineer in electro-optics and radar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

BIRD Aerosystems is a global leader in the development of advanced airborne defense, intelligence, and surveillance solutions for military, governmental, and commercial aviation.

Our innovative technologies are deployed worldwide, supporting mission-critical operations and protecting aircraft through advanced multidisciplinary systems.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Hardware Design Engineer (Board Design) to join our Hardware Development team and contribute to the design and development of advanced electronic boards for complex aerospace and defense systems.

What You’ll Do

·        Design, develop, and modify electronic boards throughout the entire product lifecycle.

·        Perform board bring-up activities following development and initial manufacturing.

·        Troubleshoot hardware issues, analyze failures, and implement design improvements.

·        Edit schematics and support PCB layout activities.

·        Improve product manufacturability and maintain production documentation.

·        Support PCB manufacturers and electronic assembly subcontractors while ensuring compliance with IPC standards.

·        Investigate manufacturing failures and provide engineering solutions.

·        Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and System Engineering.

·        Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR).

·        Prepare engineering documentation, test procedures, and product verification documents.

Support the transition from development to production.

·        B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering – Mandatory.

·        Up to 5 years of professional experience in Hardware Design Engineering (excluding mandatory military service).

·        Proven experience in analog board design and high-power power supply design – Mandatory.

·        Hands-on experience performing board bring-up for digital boards and power supply boards – Mandatory.

·        Experience with schematic editing and PCB layout support – Mandatory.

·        Experience preparing and participating in design reviews (PDR/CDR) – Mandatory.

·        Experience writing ATP and POD documentation – Mandatory.

·        Experience supporting PCB manufacturing and electronic board assembly.

·        Strong proficiency with OrCAD and Allegro.

·        Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

·        Fluent Hebrew and English.

Nice to Have

·        Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

·        Experience working with complex multidisciplinary systems.

·        Familiarity with IPC standards and production processes.

Strong understanding of development in compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 testing standards

Why Join BIRD Aerosystems?

·        Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global impact.

·        Take part in designing complex electronic systems deployed worldwide.

·        Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

·        Join a professional, innovative, and growing organization.

·        Develop your expertise in a challenging and technology-driven environment.

If you are passionate about hardware development, electronics, and advanced aerospace technologies, we would love to hear from you.

• Design and develop radar signal processing algorithms.
• Optimize existing radar algorithms for performance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms into radar systems.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to validate algorithm performance.
• Participate in field tests to evaluate and refine algorithms.
• Document algorithm designs and implementation details.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in radar signal processing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Experience with MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
• Strong understanding of radar systems and signal processing techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

We’re looking for defense sales ROCKSTARS!

Sales, Marketing & BD Director – Defense Sector

Ready to lead deals that actually matter?

We’re looking for high-impact Sales, Marketing & BD Directors to drive strategic growth in the defense and government sectors – in Israel and globally.

This is not just another sales role.

This is about leading complex, high-value deals, working with top-tier defense organizations, and shaping real-world impact.

✈️ What you’ll do:

• Own and lead end-to-end sales cycles – from opportunity to contract closure
• Build and expand relationships with defense & government stakeholders
• Identify and develop strategic business opportunities
• Lead complex RFI / RFP / RFQ processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product & programs

🎯 What we’re looking for:

• A Rockstar!!!
• Proven experience in defense sales from major defense companies (5+ years)
• Strong track record of closing large-scale deals ($10M+)
• Well-connected in relevant territories within the defense sector (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe)
• Deep understanding of military and defense procurement processes
• Hands-on experience with tenders and complex proposals
• Excellent communication skills – Hebrew & English (fluent)
• Additional languages – advantage
• Strong relationship-building & stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (frequently)
• Background as a former IDF officer / Israeli MoD – advantage
• Technical understanding in EO / RF systems – significant advantage