Mechanical Engineer

Location:   San Luis Obispo, CA
US Citizenship Required for this Position:  Yes
Relocation  Available:   No


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 Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will assist in the multi-functional product development of new aircraft design and manufacturing, while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.

Responsibilities and Duties:
•    Support the development, test, verification, and validation of mechanical designs.
•    Creating or modifying 3-D models, detailed drawings, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work.
•    Structural or thermal analysis of structures and systems.
•    Support the creation of system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and test plans.
•    Creating work orders, build guides and travelers.
•    Coordinating with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams.
•    Providing manufacturing, component test and ground/flight test support.
•    PDM usage
•    experience with a gated design process/workflow
•    familiarity with Engineering Change Requests/Orders ECR/Os

Required Qualifications and Skills:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
•    Experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM (or similar)
•    Experience with HyperWorks (or similar)
•    Basic understanding of structures, mechanisms, system layout, and materials
•    Basic understanding of detail drawing creation and GD&T
•    Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Solid organizational Skills and detailed oriented
•    Strong Writing Skills
•    US Citizenship Required
•    Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
•    This is a mid-level engineering position. 2-5 years experience is preferred.
•    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.
•    Familiarity with Engineering Change Requests/Orders ECR/Os
•    Experience with a gated design process/workflow
•    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, Free snacks, Dog friendly office
•    Amazing location to live, work, and play

Hiring Range: $70k-$130k Annually