Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Job Summary:

ESAerois seeking a self-motivated Test Engineer to join our team in San Luis Obispo CA. The engineer willassistin the multi-functional product development ofnew designs while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project will work on multiple platforms and vehicles.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Primary responsibility is to provide testing support for company projects.

• Develop andmaintaintesting 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

• Creating system requirements trade studies sub-componentand flight test plans.

• Coordinating with suppliers internal and external integrated product teams.

• Providing manufacturingcomponenttestand ground/flight test support.

• Investigating anddeterminingroot cause and recommending corrective actions forcomponentfailures.

• Mayassistproject leadership role managing the system performance budget and schedule.

• Develop engineering drawings schematics and design specifications.

• Circuit protection including isolation redundancy and fault tolerance for flight systems.

• Create and perform test procedures.

• Work with assembly and engineering personnel to test prototype units and ensure that testing is properly carried out and documented

• Investigating anddeterminingroot cause and recommending corrective actions forcomponentfailures.

• Present results of your work with technical drawings written reports and oral presentations to customer and senior project management.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degreein engineeringor 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 layoutmaterialsand processes.

• Experience with data collection and reduction software (LabViewMatLab)

• Proficiencywith the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).

• Willing torelocateto San Luis Obispo CA

• Ability to work on DoD projects.

• US Citizenship Required

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Masters degree in electrical or mechanical engineeringor 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.

• Able to work with high voltage (>500V)

• Experience with digital communication protocols such as SPIEthernet andCAN bus.

• Familiaritywith Military standards relating to the design of high-power/voltage electrical system and electromagnetic compatibilityforaircraft.

• 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 ofaircraft.

• Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs RFPs and/or vendor management).

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 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25000 employer-paid life insurance policy with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage 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 incutting-edgesystem 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 whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

AtESAero wedontjust build products we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site atESAeroin San Luis Obispo CA**

ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
AllESAeropositions require US citizenship or US resident status.
Must be able to pass background checkand drug screening
Hiring Range: $90k-120k Salary/Exempt