Overview
Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Kfar Yona, Center District, Israel at AIR
Title: Engineering Project Manager
Company: AIR
Location: Kfar Yona, Center District, Israel
Join us at AIR — building all-electric, dual-use eVTOL aircraft that define the next generation of air mobility. ✈️
www.airev.aero
AIR is a leading dual-use aerospace OEM developing and manufacturing advanced eVTOL aircraft for uncrewed cargo logistics and FAA-certified piloted flight.
With payloads over 250 kg, one-hour endurance, and proven operational readiness, AIR is one of the first companies to deliver aircraft and generate revenues in the Advanced Air Mobility industry.
Through real-world flight operations, industrial partnerships, and global regulatory collaboration, AIR is redefining the aviation paradigm with a proprietary approach to what an aircraft can be. By harnessing the promise of electric aviation, patented innovations in hardware and software, and proven practices from the automotive industry, AIR has built and delivered an aircraft that is fundamentally different: in design, engineering, production, cost, operation, and maintenance. AIR is shaping the future of flight.
About the Job
We seek a highly capable and self-driven Engineering Project Manager to lead system and component development from design to production. This role spans hardware, software, and avionics, and requires a mix of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. You will work with engineers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure projects meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage system and component development from concept through manufacturing, integration, and testing.
- Oversee suppliers, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring technical and schedule goals.
- Coordinate cross-domain development across mechanical, electrical, software, and avionics disciplines.
- Interpret technical data (FEM, CFD, datasheets) and facilitate system-level integration.
- Supervise prototyping, simulation, and testing activities, and validate designs against requirements.
- Adapt quickly, acquiring new technical knowledge as needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in hardware development projects (aviation, aerospace, automotive, robotics).
- Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with software and/or avionics development processes — an advantage.
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and prototyping/testing.
- Proficiency in engineering tools (CAD, ERP, technical analysis).
- Fluent in English with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
