Electronic warfare technician
What the Electronic warfare technician role asks for, and what it holds
Electronic warfare technicians operate and repair the army's electronic warfare systems in the air, on land and at sea.
RearMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Tzrifin base
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate and repair electronic warfare systems used in the air, on land and at sea. These are operational systems that the army uses to jam enemy communication systems.
Some soldiers in the course also take a parachuting course. This supports the electronic warfare systems used in the air.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training, followed by 15 weeks of preparation at the school for communication subjects at Tzrifin base.
Where it trainsTzrifin base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role are placed in the electronic warfare unit at Tzrifin base and serve at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- No health impairments.
- For women only, a data processing score of 2 or higher on the Yom Hame'a test day.
- For women only, a technical score of 3 or higher on the Yom Hame'a test day.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Qualified soldiers can go on to instruction and command courses.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Electronic warfare technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Electronic warfare technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Electronic warfare technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Electronic warfare technician hold?
Training starts with basic training, followed by 15 weeks of preparation at the school for communication subjects at Tzrifin base.
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: Electronic warfare technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.