Job Description

As an R&D Integrator at XTEND, you will be part of the R&D Team responsible for the integration, maintenance, and support of all company products, including R&D platforms and prototype systems.

This is a diverse and highly engaging role that involves hands-on mechanical, electrical, and software work in the lab, while supporting integration processes across multiple engineering and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly, integration, and maintenance of drone systems and related platforms
• Building, integrating, and maintaining prototypes and experimental systems
• Supporting engineering teams with prototype development, system testing, and integration activities
• Conducting lab tests, QC procedures, and troubleshooting
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient lab environment
• Executing integration workflows between hardware, electronics, and software components

Requirements

Technical expertise in electronic components, soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly

• Hands-on experience in lab work, system integration, system testing, and quality control
• Proven experience with building and/or flying drones or other RC products
• familiarity with PDM and Altium
• English proficiency – reading, writing, and speaking

Bonus / Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Linux-based systems – basic operation and understanding
• Experience using Priority or similar task/project management tools
• Familiarity with RF systems and communication components
• Experience working with composite materials
• Background in elite IDF technology or intelligence units, including Unit 81, Unit Yiftach, or Lehavim program.
• Familiar with flight control firmware such as betaflight or ardupilot.