Momentum (Advanced Mechanics R&D Program)

You work on mechanics in an advanced research environment, in some of the country's — and the world's — most sophisticated labs, tackling technological challenges alongside high-school graduates, technicians and engineers, in a style close to global hi-tech. It suits people with a technical bent, mechanical understanding, teamwork skills, self-study ability and creative thinking. The experience helps graduates move into the hi-tech industry afterward.

Dapar 60 and above, a full matriculation certificate including 5 units of physics or robotics (mechatronics), mathematics and English. Requires signing on for 12 months of career service (keva), plus completing mandatory service to 32 months for women.

A roughly three-and-a-half-month foundation course combining theory and practice, followed by about a year of further training with personal mentoring in the unit.

The foundation course runs at a closed base in central Israel. Afterward the work varies — office, workshop and field work — usually on an open base, though overnight stays are sometimes required.

The experience gained in service helps graduates move into the hi-tech industry.