Systems Engineering Manager

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness plans

PTO 120 hours + holiday pay

Life insurance $25,000

Job summary

ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Manager of Flight Sciences to lead GNC, CFD, and Aerodynamic Performance disciplines within the engineering management team, directing strategy and execution across the product development lifecycle. You will manage budgets, performance assessments, and career development, while shaping engineering best practices.

This role requires coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace solutions from concept to

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Aerospace) or equivalent.
• 10-12 years of experience in a systems engineering role with minimum 3 years managerial experience.
• Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred.
• Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing.
• Experience taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers a plus.
• Managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle.
• Experienced in providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down.
• Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination.
• Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction.
• Development of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition.
• Provided input for model development and simulation analysis.
• Has developed systems test plans, procedures and reports, reviewed and interpreted customer specification

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a group of systems and test engineers with budget and staffing responsibilities.
• Oversee resources to meet project demands and plan workloads for engineering activities.
• Provide technical guidance to meet deadlines and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain requirements traceability through the system development cycle.
• Develop and improve Systems Engineering processes and best practices.
• Interact with subordinate supervisors, customers, and peers to align engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet milestones across product lifecycle.
• Provide input for model development and simulation analyses.
• Prepare and review system test plans and customer specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Systems engineering

Mentoring

Decision making

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred in Computer Science/Aero-Mechanical/Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Job description

Summary

The Manager, Systems Engineering, is an experienced individual within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) systems technology or related industry with extensive knowledge performing one's function in a fast-paced organization. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Systems Manager oversees the Systems discipline and participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages a group of systems and test engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development
• Manages resources to meet project demands
• Plans workload for engineering activities
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to team to meet applicable deadlines
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
• Manages requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
• Maintain and develop Systems Engineering best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively manage a high-performing engineering team, providing mentoring, performance evaluations, and structured technical career pathing.
• Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 10 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role, with minimum 3 years managerial experience
• Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred
• Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing
• Experience in taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers a plus
• Managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
• Experienced in providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
• Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
• Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction
• Development of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
• Provided input for model development and simulation analysis
• Has developed systems test plans, procedures and reports, reviewed and interpreted customer specification

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• MS preferred in Computer Science, Aero-Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng. Mechanical Eng.
• Must be able to provide clear and concise communication (written and oral), as well as provide professional presentations
• Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis
• Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

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 employeSummary:
  The Manager, Flight Sciences, coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Flight Sciences Manager oversees the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Aerodynamic Performance disciplines and participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

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.

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**

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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.

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Must be able to pass background check.

Pay Range: $118,000-$175,000 Salary Exempt