Flight Test Engineer at BIRD Aerosystems

Herzliya, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight testing, Aeronautical engineering, Systems engineering, Airworthiness regulations, Test planning, Data analysis, Certification processes, Ground testing, Test asset management, Compliance reporting, Technical documentation, Project management

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

BIRD Aerosystems is a leading global provider of innovative airborne solutions that protect our customers and ensure the security of their assets. Founded in 2001, privately-owned and based in Israel, BIRD develops and markets advanced airborne missile protection systems and airborne surveillance, information, and observation solutions. What do we offer? We are a small, united company, one for all and all for one. We believe and prove that sky is no limit to us. We do amazing work with half the people that big companies in our field have. And we do it better. Each employee is significant to us, everyone plays a huge part in our line of products. What are we looking for? We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to be responsible for planning and performing ground and flight tests for all our systems. This person will be responsible for: • System tests: o Understanding the system under test o Formulation of test requirements o Planning the tests, executing them safely and professionally o Participation in data analysis and the formulation of conclusions and recommendations, including presentation to management • Certification: o Understanding airworthiness regulations and processes o Assistance to all other departments in showing compliance with airworthiness regulations o Planning and performing certification flight tests to show compliance with airworthiness regulations o Participation in discussions with airworthiness authorities • Building up test assets and test capabilities to enable BIRD to perform new types of tests Requirements • Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Aeronautical Engineering – Required. • Master's degree (MSc) in Systems Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering – Advantage • At least five years of experience in flight testing – Required. • Experience with military flight testing – an advantage • Experience with certification (FAA, CAAI, EASA) – an advantage • Management experience – An advantage • Willingness to travel abroad • High proficiency in English – speaking, reading and writing

Responsibilities

The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing ground and flight tests for airborne systems. They will also manage certification processes to ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and coordinate with relevant authorities.