Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Plans

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Work Environment

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc in San Luis Obispo is hiring a Test Engineer responsible for providing testing support and developing documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with electronics testing and experience with LabView or Matlab is required. The role is on-site with a salary range of $90k–120k. ESAero offers benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA.
• US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing support for company projects.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation to high quality standards.
• Work with design engineers to develop test strategies.

Skills

Hands‑on experience in a testing environment

Familiarity with electronics testing

Data collection and reduction software (LabView, Matlab)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work on DoD projects

Fundamental understanding of stress, dynamics, thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LabView

Matlab

Job description

Test Engineer

ESAero is seeking a self‑motivated Test Engineer to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will assist in the multi‑functional product development of new designs, while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel. The engineer will work on multiple platforms and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing support for company projects.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation to high quality standards.
• Work with design engineers to develop engineering test strategies and specific test procedures for new and existing products.
• Work with assembly and engineering personnel to test prototype units and ensure that testing is properly carried out and documented.
• Work with field service personnel and engineers to create test procedures which address specific product issues seen in the field.
• Act as engineering interface to resolve production test issues.
• Help train personnel in proper testing techniques.
• Look for improvements throughout the testing process which will reduce cost or improve test coverage.
• Create system requirements, trade studies, sub‑component and flight test plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal/external integrated product teams.
• Provide manufacturing, component test and ground/flight test support.
• Investigate and determine root cause and recommend corrective actions for component failures.
• May assist project leadership role managing the system performance, budget, and schedule.
• Develop engineering drawings, schematics and design specifications.
• Design circuit protection including isolation, redundancy and fault tolerance for flight systems.
• Create and perform test procedures.
• Present results of work with technical drawings, written reports and oral presentations to customer and senior project management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a testing environment.
• Familiarity with electronics testing.
• Fundamental understanding of other disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
• Proven 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).
• Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA.
• Ability to work on DoD projects.
• US Citizenship Required.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with power distribution systems theory, design, test or analysis.
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, test or analysis.
• Ability to work with high voltage (>500V).
• Experience with digital communication protocols such as SPI, Ethernet and CAN bus.
• Familiarity with Military standards relating to the design of high‑power/voltage electrical systems and electromagnetic compatibility for aircraft.
• Experience in UAS design.
• Experience with design for manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience working with machine shops, integrating prototype designs and conducting validation tests.
• Experience with risk management.
• Familiarity with Military standards relating to the mechanical design of aircraft.
• Experience with supplier management and procurement (SOWs, RFPs, and/or vendor management).

Benefits

• 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 plus 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.
• Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Work Environment: Casual dress code, complimentary snacks and a welcoming company culture.
• Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer. E‑Verify participation required for employment. All ESAero positions require US citizenship or US resident status. Must be able to pass background check and drug screening. Hiring Range: $90k–120k Salary/Exempt.

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA. Position is fully on‑site.