Airborne Systems Engineer

Airborne Systems Engineer

A defense company developing airborne systems is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the development of an airborne platform and its variants, from requirements definition and design through integration, testing, certification, and transition to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full technical and systems engineering ownership throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across mechanical, software, hardware, communications, avionics, and flight sciences.
• Lead system integration, laboratory testing, ground testing, and flight trials.
• Collaborate with management, program management, marketing, procurement, and operations.
• Provide engineering support to customers in Israel and internationally.
• Lead the transition from development to production.

Requirements

• Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering — mandatory.
• Previous experience as a Systems Engineer or Chief Engineer working on an airborne platform.
• Proven hands-on experience with Pixhawk / ArduPilot, including system configuration, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of flight mechanics, sensing, propulsion, communications, and flight testing.
• Experience in multidisciplinary development environments and coordinating engineering interfaces.
• Familiarity with structured development processes, including requirements management, SRR/PDR/CDR reviews, and customer collaboration.

Significant Advantages

• Formal training or coursework in Systems Engineering.
• Experience leading flight tests and post-flight debriefs.