Job Description Summary: Leading the team of Test Engineers what is a part of Turboprop Engine Test Organization. Be capable also to execute Dev & Cert engine tests. A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.

Role Summary/Purpose:

  • We want you to be responsible for leadership of Test Engineering team. The team prepares and executes a Development and Certification Tests of Turboprop aircraft engine.
  • The strategic part of the role covers setting the process and priorities while the operational includes co-ordination and maintaining test plans, test reports, procedures and work instructions for test crew and other personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the team of Test Engineers and their development
  • Lead planning and execution of the tests, assign team members to the tests.
  • Support execution of a test if needed, monitor test data, author a daily report on the test status.
  • Following engine technical specification and requirements to perform aircraft engine test.
  • Provide feasibility study regarding required test, define the risks, propose solutions.
  • Prepare test plan based on instrumentation requirements and test mission (eTPS).
  • Create and document test plan for test platform sub component (e.g., DAQ, fixturing, instrumentation, EHS) and Development Test Instructions.
  • Gather data to support a problem investigation. Attend meetings and provide updates on issues.
  • Participate/ facilitate pre-test and post-test reviews, preparing presentations, tollgates.
  • Participate in Test Design Reviews.
  • Support and assist the people involved in engine test, train junior team members

Required Qualifications

  • Master degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (or Technical High School Diploma with strong experience) or equivalent
  • Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Knowledge of aircraft engines is a great advantage
  • Direct people management experience is crucial
  • Proven Test Engineering experience (aircraft, automotive, electro)
  • Fluent Czech and English

Desired Characteristics

  • Knowledge regarding Test Cell Systems and Aviation experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Our bonuses above the salary include:

  • Annual Bonus to every full time position in professional band and higher
  • Monthly contribution 6% from your base salary into your Cafeteria or Pension/Life Insurance
  • Additional Monthly contribution 600 CZK into Cafeteria for hourly employees and professional and lead professional band
  • Meal vouchers (100 CZK/per day) fully covered by employer

We also offer our HealthAhead program, which supports employees in their healthy lifestyle:

  • Fresh vegetable and fruit in the workplace twice a week
  • Contribution to Multisport card - so you can do sports every day almost anywhere in the Czech Republic
  • Health Days - massages, medical specialists, trainings, yoga mornings, vitamin packages and other
  • Private gym in the building (just for us)
  • Sports matches (football, volleyball,)
  • Grokker app (free for GE employees)
  • Two weeks of paid time off above local law minimum (6 weeks of paid time off in total)

️Vedoucí zkušeben leteckých motorů️**

Jsme inovativní společnost, která je na špičcev oblasti vývoje, certifikace a výroby turbovrtulových leteckých motorů. Naše technologické postupy posouvají hranice letectví.

✈️ Proč Vás tahle role bude bavit?**

Jako vedoucí týmu testovacích inženýrů budete mít klíčovou roli v přípravě a provádění vývojových a certifikačních testů leteckých motorů. Vaše strategické rozhodování nastaví směr procesů a priorit, zatímco váš operativní přístup zajistí úspěšnou koordinaci a udržování plánů testů.

✈️ Proč Vás hledáme a co byste měl umět**:

  • Než se naše motory rozletí po celém světě, musíme vědět, že jsou v absolutní kvalitě a bez jediné chybičky
  • Budete se nacházet v roli dirigenta, který bude vést a plánovat provedení testu a přidělovat k němu členy týmu
  • Plán testu připravíte podle požadavků na instrumentaci a testovací mise (eTPS)
  • Budete sledovat vývoj testu a vést záznam o jeho průběhu
  • O své zkušenosti se budete dělit s juniornějšími členy týmu
  • Vytvářet a dokumentovat plán testu pro subkomponenty testovací platformy (např. DAQ, zařízení, instrumentace, EHS) a instrukce pro vývojový test.
  • Vyšetřovat problémy a schromažďovat data