B.Sc in Computer Engineering in 1980 and ME in Systems Engineering in 2001, both from the Technion.
He has over 40 years of experience in systems engineering, spacecraft electric propulsion and project management in the aerospace industry, as the Chief Systems Engineer at the Space Systems Directorate, Rafael.
Since 2001, Jacob has mentored student projects in Space and Systems engineering, at the Department of Aerospace Engineering and The School of Continuing Education.