Test Engineer 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.Engineer will work on multiple platforms and vehicles.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Primary responsibility is to 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
- 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 assist project 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 and determining root cause and recommending corrective actions for component failures.
- Present results of your 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.
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.
- Able to work with high voltage (>500V)
- Experience with digital communication protocols such as SPI,Ethernet, andCAN bus.
- Familiaritywith Military standards relating to the design of high-power/voltage electrical system and electromagnetic compatibilityfor aircraft.
- 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 (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 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 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!
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
Hiring Range: $90k-120k Salary/Exempt
