Eitan electrical systems technicianטכנאי מערכות חשמל איתן
What the Eitan electrical systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
An Eitan electrical systems technician diagnoses, maintains and repairs the electrical systems of the Eitan armored personnel carrier.
CombatTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 64+MenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Eitan is an armored personnel carrier developed in Israel by the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. It moves on wheels rather than tracks, crosses rough terrain, carries troops and has automatic weapon systems.
Soldiers in the role diagnose, monitor and repair electrical faults in the Eitan. They keep the vehicle ready for use in routine times and in war.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 5 weeks and qualifies the soldier to diagnose, maintain and repair the Eitan's electrical systems.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country, in infantry battalions, the national armored vehicle maintenance group and development and training units. The Eitan is now used by Nahal battalions, so graduates are placed mainly in Nahal.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role is open to candidates in the technological reserve program.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- During service in a battalion, the soldier can receive a combat soldier certificate after completing Rifleman 03 basic training.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
- Self-propelled gun electrical systems technicianCombat · Profile 45+
- Advanced technology systems technician (Macham)Rear
- APC propulsion and electrical systems technicianRear
- Achzarit electrical systems technicianCombat · Profile 64+
- Weapons NCO (Ground Forces)Combat support · Profile 64+
- Vehicle technology (Autotech) technicianCombat support · Profile 64+
Frequently asked questions
What does the Eitan electrical systems technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Eitan electrical systems technician?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Eitan electrical systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Eitan electrical systems technician hold?
The course lasts 5 weeks and qualifies the soldier to diagnose, maintain and repair the Eitan's electrical systems.
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: Eitan electrical systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.