Technical Manager

XTEND is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge airborne systems that redefine how humans interact with machines. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Manager to join our team and lead the development of sophisticated solutions that push the boundaries of flight

responsibilities:

Lead the development of innovative and complex airborne systems
Develop system requirements that meet customer requirements and product definitions provided by other departments
Facilitate PMO on developing integration plans identifying timelines, resources and equipment requirements to integrate engineering designs into higher level products
Define and lead system level test plans to validate that the engineering designs meet requirements
Collaborate with the R&D and Line of Business managers to ensure timely project delivery
Work as an integral part of the Engineering team in the development of new products and supporting existing products
Define and lead experiments, tests and studies, and/or analytical investigations and provide clear and meaningful results and analysis
Compile and assist in the presentation of test data collected during design validations to a peer group of engineers
Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplined engineering team to develop engineering designs/solutions from initial POC to onsite customer implementations
Contribute to documentation for use in the manufacture, installation, technical support and training related to the final design
Support engineering products through entire life cycle including; assist in installation at customer site, assist in product upgrades and improvements, support of service escalations and product EOL
Oversee technical management of sub-contractors

Requirements:

B.Sc Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
At least 5 years of experience with system design - concept to complete product
Experience in deriving SW & HW requirementts from product initiatives and support design process
Write and lead project reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
Experience with multidisciplinary products
Hands on approach is a must
Knowledge and experience in defining and working with RF systems - an advantage
Knowledge and experience with drones, unmanned vehicles and general robotics - an advantage
Knowledge and experience with batteries - an advantage
Customer oriented