Test Engineering Leader

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 motorů✈️**

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