Javier Siscar
About Javier Siscar
Javier Siscar is a Systems Engineer Leader specializing in Flight Controls (Flaps and Spoilers) at Saab in Huskvarna, Sweden. He has extensive experience in avionics and flight control systems, having previously held positions at Altran España and Cassidian.
Work at Saab
Javier Siscar has held multiple roles at Saab, currently serving as Systems Engineer Leader for Flight Controls (Flaps and Spoilers) since 2021. In this position, he leads the planning and coordination of system integration and testing for these flight control systems. Prior to this role, he worked as a Validation and Verification Leader for Flight Controls from 2020 to 2021, and as a System Architect for Avionics (Enhanced Flight Vision System) from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Saab has been marked by a focus on developing system qualification plans and managing requirements specification and design development for flight control systems.
Education and Expertise
Javier Siscar holds a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, which he completed from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Flight Test and Aircraft Certification from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 2014-2015. Additionally, he earned a Master's Degree in Aircraft System Integration from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - EADS in 2013-2014. His educational background is complemented by participation in the ERASMUS exchange program at Dublin Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2011.
Background
Before joining Saab, Javier Siscar worked at Altran España in various roles related to flight controls and air-refueling systems from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes positions as Ground Test Engineer and Systems Engineer, where he focused on exterior lights and pneumatic systems. He also worked as a Flight Test Engineer at Cassidian from 2013 to 2014. His early career included an investigation grant position at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, where he contributed to aerospace research.
Achievements
At Saab, Javier Siscar has made significant contributions to the development of secondary flight control systems. He is responsible for coordinating technical support and communication with customers, ensuring that system integration and testing processes are effectively managed. His expertise in managing both system and subsystem level requirements has been crucial in the design development of flight control systems, particularly for flaps and spoilers.