Power and Electric Propulsion System Engineer

Power and Electric Propulsion System Engineer | Central District | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) – Aviation Division

IAI's Aviation Division is seeking a Power and Electric Propulsion System Engineer to join its Engineering and Development Center. This is a technically challenging role working on cutting-edge aerospace platforms.

The position includes:

• Developing energy, power, and propulsion systems

• Performing engineering analyses

• Creating system schematics and diagrams

• Preparing specifications for subsystems and supporting development

• Writing test specifications, conducting development tests, taking measurements, and performing lab integration

• Supporting system integration on aircraft

• Writing test result reports and certification documents

What we’re looking for:

• B.Sc. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering – required

• Licensed Electrician – strong advantage

• M.Sc. in Engineering – advantage

• At least 5 years of experience in the development of power systems, propulsion systems, or similar technologies – required

• Experience working in laboratories and with test equipment – required

• Very good command of English – required

• Experience working on multidisciplinary systems – strong advantage

• Experience in aviation, military systems, or energy sources – advantage

• Experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB, ORCAD – advantage

• Experience working with subcontractors in Israel and abroad – advantage

• Strong professional independence, learning ability, and capability to lead an engineering development project

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Good to know:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work as a Power and Electric Propulsion System Engineer at the system level. You will contribute to high-end projects and breakthrough technologies across a wide range of platforms, including UAVs, civil aircraft, passenger-to-freighter conversions, and advanced R&D initiatives.