Test Engineer

Company: Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero)
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Location: San Luis Obispo, CAUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesRelocation Available: NoShift: 1st ShiftCompany 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 RequiredDesirable 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 codePowered by JazzHR0WJaLpHaYM

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