Head of Wind Tunnel Department

7 days ago

Lod Center District, Israel IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries Full time ₪120,000 - ₪240,000 per year

Head of Wind Tunnel Department | Lod, Central District | Aerospace Division | Israel Aerospace Industries

We are looking for a
Head of Wind Tunnel Department
to join the Engineering & Development Center in IAI's Aerospace Division. This role involves managing Israel's national wind tunnel facility, specializing in the planning and execution of advanced aerodynamic experiments.

The position includes:

  • Managing the wind tunnel domain, with responsibility for planning and conducting aerodynamic experiments
  • Operating and ensuring the proper functionality of the national test facility
  • Leading, supervising, and providing engineering guidance to the test team
  • Acting as a key figure in shaping concepts for new test projects and executing them
  • Leading multiple projects, including infrastructure development and work plan management
  • Managing interfaces with customers and participating in proposal preparation

What we are looking for:

Mandatory Requirements-

  • Israeli citizenship – required
  • B.Sc. in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering – required
  • At least 3 years of experience in planning and/or executing aerodynamic
  • experiments – required

Preferred Qualifications-

  • Experience leading and guiding engineering teams – advantage
  • Experience preparing work plans, budgets, and schedules – advantage
  • 3 years of experience as a senior test engineer – advantage
  • Business acumen and negotiation experience with customers – advantage
  • M.Sc. – advantage

Leadership & Strategic skills -

  • Strong leadership and team motivation skills, with ability to delegate
  • System-oriented mindset and collaborative cross-organizational approach
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with subordinates, peers, and managers
  • Ability to lead cultural and organizational change processes
  • Business-oriented drive for success

Application Deadline:
September 30, 2025, at 16:00.

Application Process:

  • Submission requires completion of the attached questionnaire and meeting the minimum qualifications.
  • Suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview and assessment tests if necessary.
  • By applying, candidates consent to any required security clearance investigations.
  • The selection committee is not obligated to invite all applicants for interviews or assessments.

Good to know:

The Wind Tunnel Center is Israel's only national facility for aerodynamic testing and is part of the Engineering & Development Center. The center is a hub of excellence for full-scale aircraft engineering, from concept definition through prototype testing and certification. With a legacy of innovation, multidisciplinary expertise, advanced technologies, and unique collaboration between engineers, industry experts, and test pilots, IAI is the place to design the aircraft of tomorrow.

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