On-Site Flight Test Engineer - Aerospace & Systems

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans (medical)

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays (9/year)

Casual dress code

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) seeks a Flight Test Engineer to join the team. The role involves supporting ground and flight-testing operations across multiple platforms and vehicles, collaborating with design and project personnel to develop testing strategies and procedures.

Responsibilities include creating testing documentation, coordinating with suppliers and teams, and presenting results. Requires 2–5 years’ experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; on-site work in San

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in a testing environment.
• Experience with power distribution systems theory, design, test, or analysis.
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, test, or analysis.
• Able to work with high voltage (>500V).
• Understanding of structures, mechanisms, system layout, materials, and processes.
• Experience with data collection and reduction software (LabVIEW, MatLab).
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and flight-testing support for company projects.
• Develop and maintain high-quality testing documentation.
• Represent testing interests when collaborating with project teams.
• Work with design engineers to develop engineering test strategies and specific test procedures for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with assembly and engineering personnel to test prototype units and ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Work with field service personnel and engineers to create test procedures addressing specific product issues observed in the field.
• Act as an engineering interface to resolve production test issues.
• Train personnel in proper testing techniques.
• Look for improvements throughout the testing process to reduce costs or improve test coverage.
• Support the creation of system requirements, trade studies, sub-component, and flight test plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams.
• Provide manufacturing, component test, and ground/flight test support.
• Investigate and determine root cause of component failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications.
• Ensure circuit protection, isolation, redundancy, and fault tolerance for flight systems.
• Present results through technical drawings, written reports, and oral presentations to customers and senior project management.

Skills

Hands-on testing

High voltage safety

Power distribution theory

Motor/controller theory

Test planning & procedures

Root cause analysis

Data acquisition (LabVIEW)

Data acquisition (MatLab)

Documentation & reporting

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Aero or Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) seeks a Flight Test Engineer to join the team. The role involves supporting ground and flight-testing operations across multiple platforms and vehicles, collaborating with design and project personnel to develop testing strategies and procedures.

Responsibilities include creating testing documentation, coordinating with suppliers and teams, and presenting results. Requires 2–5 years’ experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; on-site work in San