Electrical Engineer

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in San Luis Obispo is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in PCB design and complex electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include collaborating on schematics, conducting tests, and supporting design decisions. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, while working in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical hands-on capability with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with electric motor and controller/inverter theory.

Responsibilities

• PCB design for analog, digital, and power supply boards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to develop schematics.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies.

Skills

PCB design

Soldering

Microcontroller systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Responsibilities And Duties

• PCB design for Analog, Digital, and Power Supply boards, ensuring compliance with IPC standards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to develop schematics and layouts for complex electronic systems
• Participate in any/all stages of research & development for electrical systems and components, including but not limited to requirements definition, design, prototype, test, troubleshooting, and revision
• Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions
• Design and conduct tests of electrical and hardware systems, collect data, and analyze results
• Present results of your work with technical drawings, written reports, and oral presentations to customers and senior project management

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiar with, and willing to learn PCB design using Altium for Schematic capture, layout, and documenting wire harness designs
• Demonstrated technical hands‑on capability with attention to detail, including soldering, wiring, harnessing, connectors, and parts fabrication
• Develop and perform electrical tests and test procedures to verify system functionality
• Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience
• Familiarity in electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• Experience with use and applications of batteries in high power applications such as motors.
• Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as SPI, Ethernet, and CAN bus.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C++, and/or other coding languages.
• Familiarity with Military standards relating to the design of high‑power/voltage electrical system and electromagnetic compatibility for aircraft

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans – including 100% employer‑paid option covering both employees and their families
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off
• Life Insurance: $25,000 employer‑paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families
• Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax‑advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture
• Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life – a perfect place to live, work, and play!

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting‑edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on‑time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.

At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel the aerospace industry forward.

This position is fully on‑site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA.

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.

E-Verify participation required for employment.

Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Must be able to pass background check.

Pay Range: $90k-120k (DOE)