Namer electronics systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות אלקטרוניקה נמ"ר
What the Namer electronics systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Namer electronics systems technicians maintain the electronic and optical systems of the Namer armored vehicle.
RearTechnology and MaintenanceMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Namer is an armored vehicle developed in 2008 to replace the armored personnel carrier. It accompanies infantry soldiers in combat, protects them during the maneuver and evacuates them when they are hit.
The vehicle carries 11 crew members, so its systems must stay in working order. Soldiers in the role maintain its attack and defense systems and keep them working.
The work is done together with the companies that develop the systems, such as Elbit, Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 7 weeks and covers the vehicle's electronic and optical systems. It teaches finding faults and solving problems in systems such as Katlanit, an attack system, and Me'il Ruach, an active protection system.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in the infantry battalions of the Golani and Givati brigades, in engineering battalions, in the national ordnance group and in development and instruction units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Enlistment through the technological reserve track.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Work with the system developers can lead to jobs with these companies after discharge.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Namer electronics systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Namer electronics systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Namer electronics systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Namer electronics systems technician hold?
The course lasts 7 weeks and covers the vehicle's electronic and optical systems. It teaches finding faults and solving problems in systems such as Katlanit, an attack system, and Me'il Ruach, an active protection system.
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: Namer electronics systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.