Eitan Rotbart

Provided technical leadership and hands-on structural design expertise for a revolutionary hybrid VTOL aircraft, guiding the Design and Aerostructures disciplines from concept through certification-driven development. With a dual focus on leadership and technical delivery, I drove cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, and supported the creation of an engineering culture centered on innovation, safety, and excellence. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Led the Design & Aerostructures disciplines, balancing strategic oversight with direct structural design contributions. - Defined aerodynamic and ground loads for a novel aircraft configuration, supporting early-stage certification pathways. - Delivered expertise in composite structures and stress analysis to align designs with certification and regulatory standards. - Mentored and supported engineers across multiple disciplines, enhancing collaboration and technical quality. - Contributed to shaping the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the engineering department, aligning technical roadmaps with organizational objectives. Achievements Write a design manual that is the basis of any current and future design. Learn and build the infrastructure for using CATIA V6

Leveraging extensive experience in metal and composite manufacturing within the aerospace industry, I specialize in delivering end-to-end mechanical design solutions, supported by rapid FEA analysis and engineering optimization. My work focuses on improving performance, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. I bring expertise in mechanical 3D CAD design, structural analysis, and manufacturing process development, with a proven track record of providing practical engineering feedback that enhances product reliability and maneuverability. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Delivered design improvements through weight reduction, cost optimization, and maneuverability-focused solutions. - Proficient in FAR 23 and STANAG 4671 requirements for load calculations and structural design. - Conducted static and dynamic stress analysis for composite structures, including linear and non-linear FEA (SOL 101, 103, 105, 106, 111). - Performed random vibration and modal analysis for aerospace components. - Designed composite manufacturing tooling and optimized lay-up processes. - Developed sheet metal and machined part designs aligned with design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturing principles. - Created detailed production, assembly, and composite lay-up drawings for aerospace applications. - Authored comprehensive load analyses, stress reports, and load test plans to support certification and production readiness. - Applied additive manufacturing (3D printing) to accelerate prototyping and design validation. - Due to confidentiality, project details cannot be disclosed publicly. A selection of approved work samples can be found in the Media section. Achievements More than 50 stress analyses were delivered. Validating and Verifying wing analysis with real world load test achieving a good coloration between the two.

Field Aviation is a global leader in aircraft retrofits, specializing in mission avionics integration and structural modifications. In this role, I contributed to multiple high-profile retrofit programs by leading structural and mechanical design activities, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and delivering customer-focused engineering solutions. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Performed structural design and modifications for aircraft with limited 3D models, requiring creative reverse-engineering and precision problem-solving. - Applied ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in engineering drawings. - Updated and improved company design manuals, enhancing consistency and efficiency across projects. - Led the design and installation of mechanical systems, including sensors, LRUs, waveguides, and wiring provisions. - Provided peer feedback on designs and composite material applications to strengthen technical quality. - Organized and led Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR), presenting directly to clients and stakeholders

- Led mechanical design activities, ensuring technical integrity and compliance across all project phases. - Managed resource allocation, project timelines, and deliverables to meet program objectives and customer requirements. - Served as the central liaison between engineering teams, project leads, and upper management, ensuring clear communication and alignment with organizational goals. - Fostered a collaborative environment that balanced technical innovation with efficient execution. Achievements: Lead 5 CDRs internally and with clients. Delivered over 50 modification certified packages for 2 major programs.

NeuronicWorks is an innovative product design firm delivering turnkey hardware, firmware, mechanical, and software solutions for industrial and commercial applications. In this role, I managed complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client needs, on-time delivery, and high-quality outcomes. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Managed 15+ multidisciplinary, customer facing projects spanning hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical design. - Partnered with clients to translate requirements into actionable project plans, ensuring solutions met both technical and business objectives. - Oversaw 4–6 projects concurrently, delivering with full client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. - Developed detailed project schedules, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies to maintain scope, cost, and timeline commitments. - Directed cross-functional teams, aligning engineering resources to project scope and technical requirements. - Strengthened client relationships by providing weekly progress updates, identifying potential issues, and offering proactive solutions. - Identified team members’ strengths to optimize task assignments and improve overall efficiency. - Supported business growth by generating additional opportunities with existing customers and contributing to project quoting and future planning. Achievements: Deliver 10+ successful projects ranging from $50K-$500K. Retain 5 clients with projects ranging $80K-$300K.

AC Lighting is a global leader in professional lighting solutions. In this role, I specialized in mechanical design using SolidWorks, developing innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs for advanced lighting systems. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Designed lighting fixtures, housings, and components with a focus on functionality, durability, and ease of manufacturing. - Created detailed manufacturing drawings to support production and assembly. - Developed sheet metal designs and aluminum extrusions tailored to lighting applications. - Engineered thermal dissipation solutions to improve performance and reliability of lighting products. - Designed vacuum-formed aluminum and 3D-printed molds to accelerate prototyping and reduce development cycles. - Applied Design-to-Manufacture (DFM) principles, delivering innovative “out-of-the-box” solutions that balanced creativity, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Achievements: Solved a major issue of LED engines overheating by researching different methods of manufacturing and understanding the materials involved in producing an aluminium PCB. Redesign production tools for better quality products and better durability saving the company tens of thousands of dollars on tool making.

• Responsible for most of the CAD design using SolidWorks (surfaces and mechanisms) • Keeping all the drawings and CAD models up to date • Creating manufacturing packages with detailed drawings of composite layups and machining drawings • Improving UAV weather proofing, designing brackets and integrating various types of payloads in a very confined volume. • Design to 3D print different brackets for various installation using SolidWorks • Allocate different avionics considering CG changes and aerodynamic consideration. Achievements: Reduced structural weight by 30% through redesign and optimization, significantly improving endurance and payload capacity. Increased production efficiency by 20% by planning production order, purchasing parts/materials and assigning the right resources for the right tasks. Led demo deployment in Mexico by acting as a team lead and as a lead pilot.

I've been a production manager of the SkyOne UAV at SkyX corp. Responsible for manufacturing and the entire supply chain of the SkyOne UAV. Head of a team of 3 engineers who manufacture/prototype a UAV from scratch using composite materials, entire assembly and QA. Testing new methods of manufacturing and new materials, I have reduced 30% structural weight and 10% weight reduction overall compared to the preliminary all up weight.

Worked as part of a rapid prototyping R&D team focused on UAV development, combining fast-paced mechanical design with advanced structural analysis to accelerate innovation. Served as the lead FEA engineer, significantly reducing analysis timelines while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Led FEA activities, performing structural, static, and dynamic analyses that cut turnaround time from several weeks to days. - Conducted full structural analysis of the Skylark 3 UAV, including development of the test plan, execution, and reporting—approved by the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority. - Performed initial structural analysis for the Hermes 45 UAV, supporting early-stage development. - Reviewed outsourced structural analyses to ensure technical integrity and compliance. - Designed UAV components using Siemens Unigraphics NX / Teamcenter, including helicopter tail assemblies, tail booms, rotor ducts, and fins. - Engineered payload brackets tuned to specific frequency ranges, validated through modal analysis. - Delivered innovative bracket and structural designs that enabled rapid testing and prototyping under demanding timelines. Achievements: Collaborate with the CAA to approve prototype aircraft to fly. Design, analyse and validate several UAV components.

Performed structural analysis, load calculations, and safety assessments for composite and metallic aircraft structures, supporting certification efforts with the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Combined advanced FEA with hands-on testing and verification to ensure safety, compliance, and performance. Key Contributions & Expertise: - Conducted static and dynamic stress analysis using MSC Nastran/Patran/APEX for composite and avionics structures. - Authored stress reports approved by the Israeli CAA, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. - Performed verification tests and post-processed test data, correlating results to FEA models to achieve certification-level accuracy. - Executed load analysis in accordance with USAR STANAG 4671 (FAR 23-based), including aerodynamic load cases and landing gear load analysis—approved by the Israeli CAA. - Designed primary aircraft structures in composites, including spars, landing gear, and other critical components, with designs tuned to specific frequency requirements. - Oversaw Safety of Flight (SOF) activities: developed test plans, executed structural tests, and delivered final reports. - Approved structural components such as wings, tail assemblies, landing gear, and fuselage for flight readiness. - Supported NDT adoption by integrating acoustic emission technology for structural health monitoring and inspection.

Worked as a composite materials technician building and prototyping small and big UAV's like: Skylark I UAV, Skylark II UAV, Watchkeeper UAV, Hermes 450, Hermes 900 and others.