Advanced technology systems technician (Matam)טכנאי מערכות טכנולוגיות מתקדמות (מט”מ)
What the Advanced technology systems technician (Matam) role asks for, and what it holds
An advanced technology systems technician (Matam) maintains and repairs advanced electronic and optical weapon systems in combat and maintenance units.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role was once called Maham, short for advanced armament systems. It is the same course under a new name.
Units in the infantry, armored corps, combat engineering and the national maintenance formation use drones, anti-tank missiles, remote controlled weapon stations such as Katlanit and Darkonit, optics, and self-propelled mortars such as Keshet and Hanit. These systems are built on advanced electronics and optics that support accurate hits and firepower.
Soldiers in the role specialize in these systems, diagnosing, monitoring and fixing faults. They keep the systems in their charge fully ready and gain practical knowledge of many advanced systems.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 8 weeks and uses advanced drone simulators.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers are placed in infantry, armored and combat engineering battalions, in the national ordnance maintenance formation, and in development and instruction units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Open to participants in the technological reserve program (Atuda Technologit).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Advanced technology systems technician (Matam) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Advanced technology systems technician (Matam)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Advanced technology systems technician (Matam)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Advanced technology systems technician (Matam) hold?
The course lasts 8 weeks and uses advanced drone simulators.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Advanced technology systems technician (Matam)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.