Ido Levi

Experience

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  SmartSense by Digi

  Mgr, Systems Engineering

  Jan 2026 - Present

  • Led the hardware engineering team to ensure top-level technical execution, quality assurance, and team development.
  • Facilitated cross-functional alignment across hardware, firmware, validation, and manufacturing, delivering scalable systems.
  • Architected non-invasive testing processes that improved inventory reliability and protected company reputation.
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  SmartSense by Digi

  Principal Hardware Test Engineer

  Dec 2024 - Jan 2026

  • Led system-level hardware and firmware validation across IoT hardware, firmware, and field deployments, with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability. Defined and executed a comprehensive hardware test strategy spanning development, production qualification, and field validation, ensuring consistent and measurable hardware and firmware release readiness.
  • Established the foundation for a formal hardware validation methodology, including test stages, coverage metrics, and acceptance criteria aligned with the development lifecycle. Drove the definition and rollout of an automation strategy, initiating hardware and firmware automated testing as a structured, cross-functional initiative to improve repeatability, coverage, and execution efficiency.
  • Advanced data-driven quality improvement by introducing and scaling analytical and AI-based methods to enhance test effectiveness. Applied large-scale data analysis to detect anomalies earlier and improve reliability assessment, enabling higher defect detection prior to release and supporting long-term scalability of validation efforts.
  • Worked closely with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, product, and quality teams to drive root-cause analysis, prioritize risks, and translate field and test data into actionable improvements. Led and mentored a distributed testing team, strengthening execution consistency, technical rigor, and collaboration across organizations.
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  Evident Scientific

  Electrical Engineer, Board Design

  Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

  • Member of a development project team that is responsible for developing Non-Destructive Testing products in the Ultrasound area.
  • Embedded system architecture and integration, Analog and Digital board design, overseeing PCB layout activity, FPGA and Microcontroller’s design and programming (VHDL, C, Python), DVT.
  • Simulation, integration, test and debugging of prototype instruments.
  • Design documentation such as Specification, Schematics, System Design Document (SDD), Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and all PCN process.
  • Working with Layout, Mechanical, Purchase and Manufacturing Departments.
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  IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

  Manager, Systemic Validation

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Oversaw planning and execution of validation of overall system architecture from a high-level standpoint, including design, development, testing, and monitoring of the Systems Integration Lab (SIL). Led a team of 15 engineers across multiple functions including aeronautics, physics, software, IT, systems, and verification/validation. Restructured team to support product demands, including the creation of new work methodologies. Provide regular reporting of project status to stakeholders.
  • Led largest Systems Integration lab in Israel, providing demos to senior leadership within the Israeli Defense industry.
  • Directed team restructuring, allowing for improved product support and lab utilization.
  • Increased speed within team, allowing for higher lab utilization.
  • Controlled budget and multi-year road-map
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  IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

  Team Lead, Test Development

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Supervised and directed the design and development of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) for military and civilian clients. Led a team of 5 engineers, overseeing projects from inception to completion with budgets ranging from $5m to $12m. Planned projects, overseeing scheduling and allocating resources to ensure operational success.
  • Implemented new methodologies, improving test coverage, doubling department speed, and reducing test execution efforts by 80%.
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Employee, 2016.

• IDO PROJECTS - Freelance

  Hardware & Systems Developer

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  IDO PROJECTS - Freelance specializes in the turnkey design and development of integrated systems for defense and commercial markets.

  • Provided turnkey design and development expertise, enhancing integrated systems for large clients in defense and commercial sectors.
  • Directly contributed to rapid project turnaround, often completing complex designs within a few days, earning special recognition from clients.
  • Hands-on development in both analog and digital board designs, software drivers, and UIs, ensuring comprehensive solutions for varied needs.
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  ELTA Systems Ltd

  Test Development Engineer

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  • Designed and developed automatics test systems, including the development of both hardware and software systems to integrate within complete system. Managed project schedules and led various aspects including procurement, hardware development, software development, mechanical design, production, and integration.
  • Hardware: RF, high power, micro-electronics, communications, and FPGA-based systems.
  • Streamlined various processes using development tools and improved production planning.
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  BigBand Networks

  Final test and QA Eng.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  BigBand Networks empowers broadband service providers with network solutions for video delivery and advertising in a multi-screen world.

  • Executed final tests for both software and hardware, ensuring quality assurance for various company products.
  • Skillfully diagnosed and repaired malfunctions, maintaining high reliability and performance standards across product offerings.
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  Israeli Air Force

  Electro-Optics Specialist

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  • Led and managed a team of engineers for maintaining and utilizing airborne intelligence system.
  • Recipient of Outstanding Performance Award.
  • Successfully submit and implemented optimization proposal, reducing costs and improving efficiency.