Mechanical Engineer Job Description

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

•    PTO

•    Retirement: 401k

•    Casual dress code, Free snacks

•    Amazing location to live, work, and play

Hiring Range: $70k-$130k Annually

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