Responsibilities
Receive system requirements from System Engineers and develop flight test plans to verify system capabilities.
Design flight test scenarios, define test objectives, success criteria, and measurement methods.
Lead all flight test preparations, including coordination of personnel, equipment, test assets, flight areas, and required approvals.
Manage and execute flight test activities in the field while coordinating with engineering and operational teams.
Make real-time decisions during test execution and provide technical responses to unexpected events and changing conditions.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, system readiness, and risk mitigation throughout all flight operations.
Collect flight data, extract logs, and analyze system performance.
Prepare comprehensive test reports, summarize findings, and provide recommendations for product improvements.
Work closely with System Engineering, Software, Integration, Pilots, Operators, and Safety teams.
Support the validation and verification of advanced UAV systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
Requirements
At least 3 years of experience in planning, managing, or executing flight tests for complex systems.
Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAV) – significant advantage.
Experience in developing test plans, defining test methodologies, and analyzing test results.
Experience writing technical reports and documenting engineering findings.
Familiarity with product development, system integration, and Verification & Validation (V&V) processes – advantage.
Strong planning and end-to-end project execution capabilities.
Ability to make decisions under pressure in a dynamic operational environment.
Willingness to travel and work in the field as required.
Fluent Hebrew and strong technical English skills.
B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline – advantage.
