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# Software Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Elbit Systems
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Linux System Administration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-systems-engineer-fort-worth-tx--827adecb-5313-4fbf-985e-5e183120f588

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cross-Functional, System Validation, Electronics, Product Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Experience in Systems Engineering of complex multidisciplinary systems

Strong understanding of software-intensive systems and system architecture

Experience in requirements engineering, interface management, system integration, and validation processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Ability to lead technical activities independently and drive projects to completion

High level of English

Willingness to travel internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in Linux-based environments

Familiarity with networking concepts and distributed systems

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, or cloud-native architectures

Background in Command & Control (C2) systems

Experience with maritime or unmanned systems

Military naval background

Experience working on mission-critical or defense-related systems

## Description

For our Haifa site, we are looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team and lead the development, integration, and validation of advanced defense systems.

In this role, you will take part in the definition, design, integration, and delivery of complex software-intensive systems. You will work closely with software, hardware, electronics, networking, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop mission-critical solutions, playing a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through integration, validation, and customer deployment.

Responsibilities:

Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and technical documentation

Lead system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities

Collaborate with Software, Hardware, Electronics, Networking, and Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure successful system development and integration

Drive system-level design decisions and resolve complex technical challenges

Support customer demonstrations, field testing, and operational deployments

Coordinate technical activities with subcontractors and external partners when required