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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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Aeronautical Engineering
- At least five years of experience in flight testing
- Understanding airworthiness regulations and processes
- Willingness to travel abroad
- High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
- Master's degree (MSc) in Systems Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering
- Experience with military flight testing
- Experience with certification (FAA, CAAI, EASA)
- Management experience
What We Do
BIRD Aerosystems: Where Innovation Meets Performance 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. Leveraging deep in-house technical know-how, BIRD also provides world-class aviation logistics services to large-scale commercial and governmental customers. BIRD provides end-to-end, turnkey solutions. From operational analysis, system design, integration and installation through ground and flight testing and including system certification – BIRD is truly a one-stop-shop. BIRD has the scope and breadth of experience to contend with the most complex operational requirements and design challenges, while still providing personalized attention to each customer. Solutions from BIRD are in wide scale, long-term use by some of the world’s largest commercial, governmental, military, and transnational organizations – including NATO forces, UN Air Operations, the US Government, Airbus and other major aircraft manufacturers, and many others.
