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Test Engineer

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

Test Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    LOCATION:   San Luis Obispo, CA US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:  Yes RELOCATION  AVAILABLE:   No SHIFT:  1st Shift

    COMPANY OVERVIEW:

    Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area that provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    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.

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    • Primary responsibility is to provide testing support for company projects.
    • Develop and maintain testing documentation to high quality standards
    • As a member of the “Integrated Product Team”, represent testing interests
    • 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-component and flight test plans.
    • Coordinating with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams.
    • Providing manufacturing, component test and ground/flight test support.
    • Investigating and determining root cause and recommending corrective actions for component failures.
    • May function in a project leadership role managing the system performance, budget and schedule.

    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.
    • 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).
    • US Citizenship Required

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

    • Master’s degree in Aero or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience
    • Familiarity with electronics testing.
    • Experience in UAS design
    • Experience with metallic and composite design and analysis
    • Experience with advanced manufacturing processes
    • Experience with design for manufacturing
    • Hands-on experience working with machine shops, integrating prototype designs, and conducting validation tests.
    • Fundamental understanding of other disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
    • Experience with Risk Management
    • Familiarity with Military standards relating to the mechanical design of aircraft.
    • Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs, RFPs, and/or vendor management)

    STANDARD BENEFITS:

    • Health: Health/Dental/Vision
    • Retirement: 401k
    • Schedule: Flexible schedule, PTO
    • Casual dress code

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