Senior Electrical Engineer

esaero; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

HSA

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Casual Dress

Job summary

ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive the research, design, and development of advanced electrical systems and components. You will contribute across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements through prototyping, testing, and final revisions, with hands-on wiring, harnessing, and microcontroller work.

Proficiency in Altium and a track record in motor and controller theory are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on capability with soldering, wiring, harnessing, connectors, and parts fabrication.
• Proficiency with Altium for schematic capture, layout, and documenting wire harness designs.
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in any/all stages of research & development for electrical systems and components, including 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.
• Develop and perform electrical tests and test procedures to verify system functionality.
• Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits.
• Present results of your work with technical drawings, written reports, and oral presentations to customers and senior project management.

Skills

Soldering & wiring

Harnessing & connectors

Microcontroller hardware

Altium schematic/layout

Motor/controller theory

MS Office

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

SPI

Ethernet

CAN bus

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the research, design, and development of advanced electrical systems and components. This position involves contributing to all phases of the engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and prototyping to testing, troubleshooting, and final revisions. The engineer will perform detailed analysis, simulations, and trade studies to drive sound design decisions, as well as develop and validate electrical systems, hardware, and microcontroller circuits. The role requires strong hands-on technical skills in wiring, harnessing, and component fabrication, along with proficiency in Altium for schematic capture and layout. The Senior Electrical Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and present results through technical documentation, drawings, and presentations to internal stakeholders and customers. This position offers the opportunity to apply expertise in electric motors, controllers, and high-power applications while supporting the development of innovative, mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in any/all stages of research & development for electrical systems and components, includingbut not limited torequirements 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.
• Develop and perform electrical tests and test procedures to verify system functionality.
• Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits.
• 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.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical hands-on capability with attention to detail, including soldering, wiring,harnessing,connectors,and parts fabrication.
• Proficiency with Altium for Schematic capture, layout and documenting wire harness designs.
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship Required

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Proficientin electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• Experience with use and applications of batteries inhigh power applicationssuch asmotors.
• Experience with digital communication protocols such as SPI,Ethernet, andCAN bus.
• Familiaritywith MATLAB, Python, C++, and/or other coding languages.
• Familiaritywith Military standards relating to the design of high-power/voltage electrical system and electromagnetic compatibilityfor aircraft.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 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 and drug test
Hiring Range: $110-140k Salary/Exempt