Test Team Leader

About the role

BlueBird Aero Systems is seeking a Test Team Leader to head its testing department. The role combines hands‑on electronics troubleshooting with people management, ensuring that every UAV component and system meets the highest quality and reliability standards before delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technicians through in‑process and final testing stages.
• Execute testing procedures according to specifications (ATP) and document results (ATR).
• Analyze test data, diagnose faults down to component level, and implement corrective actions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain both bespoke and standard test equipment.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and compliance requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methods, automation, and process efficiency.
• Train new employees and preserve technical knowledge within the team.
• Collaborate with R&D/Engineering and Production to optimise testing during product development.

Required profile

• Practical Electronics Engineer degree (mandatory).
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electronic/electrical testing.
• Proven experience managing a technical team (advantage).
• Experience with testing tactical UAV systems and ground communication units (advantage).
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Native‑level Hebrew and professional‑level English.
• Willingness to travel within Israel and abroad as required.
• Security clearance is a plus.

Required skills

• Electronics testing
• PCB testing
• Use of testing and measurement equipment
• Technical troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
• Reading schematics and technical documentation
• UAV system testing