ABOUT US
Founded in 2017, Spear is a Defense and HLS company that is disrupting the world of unmanned aerial systems with its broad range of solutions, which are used by military, government and civilian organizations around the globe. Spear is the single source supplier for several projects with the Israeli MOD.
WHO
WE ARE
WHO
WE ARE
Coming from civilian and military backgrounds, the Spear team combines expertise in areas such as drones, aerospace, AI, software, communications and more.
Applying our project-based technical know-how and cross-forces operational experience to emerging commercial technology, we deliver immediate tactical superiority on today’s chaotic battlefield.
OUR
VISION
OUR
VISION
By making UAS immediate, accessible and intuitive to the end user, we have created new dimensions for managing today’s chaotic battlefield.
MEET THE TEAM
Itamar Ben-Tovim
CBDO
15 years of experience operating UAVs, as well as teaching, training, and executing operational missions.
Held leading positions in BD, marketing, sales, and management of large-scale and complex UAS programs for the Israeli MOD.
Specialized in Unmanned Autonomous Systems, with a deep understanding of end-users’ changing needs.
Eitan Shabtay
Chief R&D and Engineering Officer
Over 30 years of gathered experience in a variety of R&D roles both in startups as well as in big organizations.
High capability and demonstrated experience in turning state of the art multidisciplinary products and system of systems, which are on the cutting edge of the technology, from the initiation stage and up to maturity of the serial production phase. Started his professional Career in 1991 in an elite technological unit of the IDF and served there for 15 years until 2006, where in his last role acted as the Deputy Commander of the Mechanical R&D Division. Acted as the VP R&D of Pulsar, a start[1]up company that developed a solution for Magnetic Pulse Welding (2006-2007). Held the position of VP R&D of IQwind, a start-up company in the clean-tech field, that developed a unique gearbox that enables to improve the efficiency of wind turbines (2008-2009). Acted as VP Programs of Plasan Sasa (2010-2011). As a senior R&D Manger in Elbit Systems led the development of multidisciplinary complex airborne commercial systems as well as a variety of electro-optical products and systems (2011-2019). In his last position, prior to joining Spear UAV, acted as the EVP for Engineering and Technology in TAT Technologies Group (2019-2023). Mr. Shabtay holds a B.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering (cum laude) from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (1991), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Tel-Aviv University, Israel (1997) and MBA (summa cum laude) from Ben-Gurion University, Israel (2000). He is also graduated as a Certified Director from Lahav, the Faculty of Management Tel-Aviv University (2021).
Itzik Versano
Head of Product Division
15 years of experience as Director of Technology in large-scale corporations (Mod, Elbit).
Vast experience in leading complex projects in start-up mode, while adapting products to customer needs as well as pairing customer needs to products.
An entrepreneur with an innovative spirit.
Itzik Angel
Head of Operational Division
Experienced in Operations Management (Roboteam).
Solid background in leading NPI processes.
Vast experience establishing production lines in Israel and USA.
Specialized in managing subcontractors in Israel and abroad.
Experienced in leading cost-reduction process in the company.
Michal Bezalel
HR Director
Over 15 years of experience in leading Human Resources Executive (Hands-on) in High-tech defense company and a Cyber Startup.
Vast experience in holding HR business partnership, Executive Management roles as well as HR practice roles.
Building and implement HR strategy from scratch, Organizational culture, Lead recruitment from A-Z, HR consultant, HR Policies, Organizational Changes and Employees lifecycle.
Udi Oren
Marketing Director
A 20-year career in entrepreneurship and business development, in fields as varied as technology, retail and insurance.
Vast experience in business development and marketing, with a unique ability to recognise potential in technology start-ups and take them to the next level.
30 years of experience and expertise flying drones in the civilian arena.
Itamar Ben-Tovim
CBDO
15 years of experience operating UAVs, as well as teaching, training, and executing operational missions.
Held leading positions in BD, marketing, sales, and management of large-scale and complex UAS programs for the Israeli MOD.
Specialized in Unmanned Autonomous Systems, with a deep understanding of end-users’ changing needs.
Eitan Shabtay
Chief R&D and Engineering Officer
Over 30 years of gathered experience in a variety of R&D roles both in startups as well as in big organizations.
High capability and demonstrated experience in turning state of the art multidisciplinary products and system of systems, which are on the cutting edge of the technology, from the initiation stage and up to maturity of the serial production phase. Started his professional Career in 1991 in an elite technological unit of the IDF and served there for 15 years until 2006, where in his last role acted as the Deputy Commander of the Mechanical R&D Division. Acted as the VP R&D of Pulsar, a start[1]up company that developed a solution for Magnetic Pulse Welding (2006-2007). Held the position of VP R&D of IQwind, a start-up company in the clean-tech field, that developed a unique gearbox that enables to improve the efficiency of wind turbines (2008-2009). Acted as VP Programs of Plasan Sasa (2010-2011). As a senior R&D Manger in Elbit Systems led the development of multidisciplinary complex airborne commercial systems as well as a variety of electro-optical products and systems (2011-2019). In his last position, prior to joining Spear UAV, acted as the EVP for Engineering and Technology in TAT Technologies Group (2019-2023). Mr. Shabtay holds a B.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering (cum laude) from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (1991), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Tel-Aviv University, Israel (1997) and MBA (summa cum laude) from Ben-Gurion University, Israel (2000). He is also graduated as a Certified Director from Lahav, the Faculty of Management Tel-Aviv University (2021).
Itzik Versano
Head of Product Division
15 years of experience as Director of Technology in large-scale corporations (Mod, Elbit).
Vast experience in leading complex projects in start-up mode, while adapting products to customer needs as well as pairing customer needs to products.
An entrepreneur with an innovative spirit.
Itzik Angel
Head of Operational Division
Experienced in Operations Management (Roboteam).
Solid background in leading NPI processes.
Vast experience establishing production lines in Israel and USA.
Specialized in managing subcontractors in Israel and abroad.
Experienced in leading cost-reduction process in the company.
Michal Bezalel
HR Director
Over 15 years of experience in leading Human Resources Executive (Hands-on) in High-tech defense company and a Cyber Startup.
Vast experience in holding HR business partnership, Executive Management roles as well as HR practice roles.
Building and implement HR strategy from scratch, Organizational culture, Lead recruitment from A-Z, HR consultant, HR Policies, Organizational Changes and Employees lifecycle.
Udi Oren
Marketing Director
A 20-year career in entrepreneurship and business development, in fields as varied as technology, retail and insurance.
Vast experience in business development and marketing, with a unique ability to recognise potential in technology start-ups and take them to the next level.
30 years of experience and expertise flying drones in the civilian arena.
ADVISORY BOARD
Yossi Cohen
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Former Director of national intelligence agency of Israel (Mossad).
Yaakov (Kobi) Barak
IDF Major General (Ret.)
Commander of IDF Ground Forces and General Staff, IDF.
Commander of the Technology and Logistics Directorate and General Staff, IDF, overseeing an annual budget of $4 billion.
Shai Bar
IDF Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.).
CEO and founder of Sydeon Ltd. (est. 2019).
Procurement for the Israeli Ground Forces Command, IMOD Mission to the U.S.
Liaison and Operations Officer to the US Army.
Managed an annual budget of $350 million. Served as an IDF Battalion Commander and was the Head of the Combat Engineering and Low Intensity Conflict branch in the Weapons System division, GFC.
Yossi Cohen
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Former Director of national intelligence agency of Israel (Mossad).
Yaakov (Kobi) Barak
IDF Major General (Ret.)
Commander of IDF Ground Forces and General Staff, IDF.
Commander of the Technology and Logistics Directorate and General Staff, IDF, overseeing an annual budget of $4 billion.
Shai Bar
IDF Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.).
CEO and founder of Sydeon Ltd. (est. 2019).
Procurement for the Israeli Ground Forces Command, IMOD Mission to the U.S.
Liaison and Operations Officer to the US Army.
Managed an annual budget of $350 million. Served as an IDF Battalion Commander and was the Head of the Combat Engineering and Low Intensity Conflict branch in the Weapons System division, GFC.
COME WORK WITH US
We are looking for a Senior System Engineer with a can-do approach to join our R&D division in SpearUAV, a fast-growing innovative startup in the field of ISR loitering munition systems.
You will be responsible to build and lead the company’s System Architecture as the company scales up and perform analytical as well as hands-on system engineering work along the way.
In this role you will take a major part in all project phases and will be responsible for end-to-end design process of SpearUAV systems and products, starting from requirements and architecture definition, through the development, integration and evaluation of the system, moving to serial production, and delivery to the end user and implementation in the field.
You will work closely with the Product Division, Business Unit as well as with all the R&D teams (SW, HW, Mechanics, etc.), and will be the technical authority for backing deep technical liaison with customers.
You will be the one to analyze the customer needs and translate it to system design documents for all the R&D, Engineering and Technical teams.
If you are a soul player, creative, open minded and enthusiastic person, that want to work in a young and dynamic group which impacting and changing the rules of the future battlefield, this job suites you and we would like to meet you!
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Outlining and managing the system architecture, system requirements, and the system engineering roadmap for the company systems and products
• Planning and executing the integration and evaluation phases of the company’s systems, both in the laboratory as well as in the field, to prove the system performance.
• Leading and performing in-depth failure root cause analysis and deriving and executing corrective actions until a stable solution until a proper system functionality and performance.
• Preparing the technical proposal section for RFPs
• Leading internal and external engineering reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Supporting the Business Unit (Sales, Marketing and Program Manager) in all the technical aspects.
• Deriving clear development requirements to the different disciplines (HW, SW, Mechanics, optics, etc.), based on the SOW and customer requirements.
• Preparing all the relevant engineering and technical documents related to the system development and documentation (Compliance Matrix, V&V, test plan TRD, ATP, etc.)
Requirements
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering (M.Sc. - advantage).
• M.Sc. in System Engineering (advantage)
• Relevant experience, in multidisciplinary systems, of at least 10 years as system engineer and at least three of them as System Engineering team leader managing direct reports (experience in avionic systems - advantage).
• Experience in writing engineering documents
• Ability to work according to a workplan, in a dynamic and challenging multi-project environment and deliver results.
• An organized individual with a methodological approach.
• An individual with a can-do approach and success-oriented, that demonstrates a practical approach for solving problems, based on strong engineering skills and deep understanding.
• Hands-on experience in R&D and passion for building prototypes.
• Experience with full project lifecycle (from “A to Z”) starting from the idea phase up to the serial production phase and full implementation in the field.
• An individual which is highly motivated, energetic, and a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the defense industry (advantage)
• Experience with system safety aspects of systems that contain munition (advantage)
• Languages: Hebrew and English - fluent (both in speaking and writing)
We are looking for Experienced Computer Vision & Algorithm Engineer with a can-do approach to join our Software division in SpearUAV, a fast-growing innovative startup in the field of ISR loitering munition systems.
In this role you will explore and evaluate solutions to meet high accuracy standards for safe autonomous operation, develop cycle of algorithms, from defining the problem statement, obtaining data, conducting research and development, optimizing the solution, and finally integrating it into a production system.
Among our challenges is to launch drones, write software that defy gravity, maneuver airborne robots incorporating state of the art computer vision, and lots more.
If you are a soul player, creative, open minded and enthusiastic person, that want to work in a young and dynamic group which impacting and changing the rules of the future battlefield, this job suites
you and we would like to meet you!
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Design Real-Time obstacle avoidance for autonomous UAV
• Own complete feature cycle – from research through solution design to implementation.
• Design and implement classical and ML/DL algorithms to deliver advanced computer vision solutions.
• Develop proof-of-concepts demonstrating technical plausibility towards a viable product.
Requirements
• BSC / MSC in related field (mainly CS, EE) from leading academic institute
• 5+ years programming experience in Python / C++.
• Practical experience in Deep Learning with PyTorch of similar.
• Experienced in classical computer vision.
• Linux proficiency
• Experienced in developing real-time software algorithm - an advantage
• Familiarity with 3D Geometry, Stereo and depth sensing - an advantage
We are looking for a Flight Manager with experience of flighting & developing Airborne Systems in a variety of missions. You will be responsible for the following:
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Supporting Spear’s system design phase, which includes writing test cases, running tests, and analyzing test results.
• Working in the test field and cooperating with R&D and Operations. This includes working with customers, field engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, test systems, and resolve issues.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing the software and hardware development process.
• Writing test procedure documents, which includes creating documentation that describes the different tests required to verify our systems.
• Working on a variety of high – paced projects, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure.
• Being the Spear customer (local and abroad) front face, which includes tutorials, product assimilations, tests, and evaluation. This includes providing support to customers, training customers on how to use the system, and evaluating the system to ensure that it meets customer needs.
• This position includes - flights abroad for demonstrations and long field days.
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in flight operations.
• Experience in operating drones.
• Experience in airborne systems development prosses.
• Experience in analyzing flight reports (logs).
• Experience supporting / leading failure investigations.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments to support flight testing.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, interpersonal.
• Communication skills in Hebrew and English
• Driver license.
• Relevant military experience operating UAVs - advantage.
• Drone pilot's license (CAAI) - advantage.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share various duties.
• Understanding & knowledge of engineering principles.
• Experience training others to operate drones is an advantage.
• You must be presentable and have a high level of human relations and independence.
• Quick adoption of new technologies.
• You must be able to write experimental plans and reports.
• Drones technical background, Pixhawk, DJI et is an advantage.
• Ability to work in an office and test field environment (Constant)
• Strong technical skills.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Flight Manager with a passion for airborne systems, we encourage you to apply.
Senior System Engineer
Location
Tel Aviv
We are looking for a Senior System Engineer with a can-do approach to join our R&D division in SpearUAV, a fast-growing innovative startup in the field of ISR loitering munition systems.
You will be responsible to build and lead the company’s System Architecture as the company scales up and perform analytical as well as hands-on system engineering work along the way.
In this role you will take a major part in all project phases and will be responsible for end-to-end design process of SpearUAV systems and products, starting from requirements and architecture definition, through the development, integration and evaluation of the system, moving to serial production, and delivery to the end user and implementation in the field.
You will work closely with the Product Division, Business Unit as well as with all the R&D teams (SW, HW, Mechanics, etc.), and will be the technical authority for backing deep technical liaison with customers.
You will be the one to analyze the customer needs and translate it to system design documents for all the R&D, Engineering and Technical teams.
If you are a soul player, creative, open minded and enthusiastic person, that want to work in a young and dynamic group which impacting and changing the rules of the future battlefield, this job suites you and we would like to meet you!
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Outlining and managing the system architecture, system requirements, and the system engineering roadmap for the company systems and products
• Planning and executing the integration and evaluation phases of the company’s systems, both in the laboratory as well as in the field, to prove the system performance.
• Leading and performing in-depth failure root cause analysis and deriving and executing corrective actions until a stable solution until a proper system functionality and performance.
• Preparing the technical proposal section for RFPs
• Leading internal and external engineering reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Supporting the Business Unit (Sales, Marketing and Program Manager) in all the technical aspects.
• Deriving clear development requirements to the different disciplines (HW, SW, Mechanics, optics, etc.), based on the SOW and customer requirements.
• Preparing all the relevant engineering and technical documents related to the system development and documentation (Compliance Matrix, V&V, test plan TRD, ATP, etc.)
Requirements
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering (M.Sc. - advantage).
• M.Sc. in System Engineering (advantage)
• Relevant experience, in multidisciplinary systems, of at least 10 years as system engineer and at least three of them as System Engineering team leader managing direct reports (experience in avionic systems - advantage).
• Experience in writing engineering documents
• Ability to work according to a workplan, in a dynamic and challenging multi-project environment and deliver results.
• An organized individual with a methodological approach.
• An individual with a can-do approach and success-oriented, that demonstrates a practical approach for solving problems, based on strong engineering skills and deep understanding.
• Hands-on experience in R&D and passion for building prototypes.
• Experience with full project lifecycle (from “A to Z”) starting from the idea phase up to the serial production phase and full implementation in the field.
• An individual which is highly motivated, energetic, and a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the defense industry (advantage)
• Experience with system safety aspects of systems that contain munition (advantage)
• Languages: Hebrew and English - fluent (both in speaking and writing)
Experienced Computer Vision & Algorithm Engineer
Location
Tel Aviv
We are looking for Experienced Computer Vision & Algorithm Engineer with a can-do approach to join our Software division in SpearUAV, a fast-growing innovative startup in the field of ISR loitering munition systems.
In this role you will explore and evaluate solutions to meet high accuracy standards for safe autonomous operation, develop cycle of algorithms, from defining the problem statement, obtaining data, conducting research and development, optimizing the solution, and finally integrating it into a production system.
Among our challenges is to launch drones, write software that defy gravity, maneuver airborne robots incorporating state of the art computer vision, and lots more.
If you are a soul player, creative, open minded and enthusiastic person, that want to work in a young and dynamic group which impacting and changing the rules of the future battlefield, this job suites
you and we would like to meet you!
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Design Real-Time obstacle avoidance for autonomous UAV
• Own complete feature cycle – from research through solution design to implementation.
• Design and implement classical and ML/DL algorithms to deliver advanced computer vision solutions.
• Develop proof-of-concepts demonstrating technical plausibility towards a viable product.
Requirements
• BSC / MSC in related field (mainly CS, EE) from leading academic institute
• 5+ years programming experience in Python / C++.
• Practical experience in Deep Learning with PyTorch of similar.
• Experienced in classical computer vision.
• Linux proficiency
• Experienced in developing real-time software algorithm - an advantage
• Familiarity with 3D Geometry, Stereo and depth sensing - an advantage
Experience Flight Manager
Location
Tel Aviv
We are looking for a Flight Manager with experience of flighting & developing Airborne Systems in a variety of missions. You will be responsible for the following:
Apply here:
Responsibilities
• Supporting Spear’s system design phase, which includes writing test cases, running tests, and analyzing test results.
• Working in the test field and cooperating with R&D and Operations. This includes working with customers, field engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, test systems, and resolve issues.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing the software and hardware development process.
• Writing test procedure documents, which includes creating documentation that describes the different tests required to verify our systems.
• Working on a variety of high – paced projects, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure.
• Being the Spear customer (local and abroad) front face, which includes tutorials, product assimilations, tests, and evaluation. This includes providing support to customers, training customers on how to use the system, and evaluating the system to ensure that it meets customer needs.
• This position includes - flights abroad for demonstrations and long field days.
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in flight operations.
• Experience in operating drones.
• Experience in airborne systems development prosses.
• Experience in analyzing flight reports (logs).
• Experience supporting / leading failure investigations.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments to support flight testing.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, interpersonal.
• Communication skills in Hebrew and English
• Driver license.
• Relevant military experience operating UAVs - advantage.
• Drone pilot's license (CAAI) - advantage.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share various duties.
• Understanding & knowledge of engineering principles.
• Experience training others to operate drones is an advantage.
• You must be presentable and have a high level of human relations and independence.
• Quick adoption of new technologies.
• You must be able to write experimental plans and reports.
• Drones technical background, Pixhawk, DJI et is an advantage.
• Ability to work in an office and test field environment (Constant)
• Strong technical skills.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Flight Manager with a passion for airborne systems, we encourage you to apply.
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