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Systems Engineer

  2026-06-09     Empirical Systems Aerospace     San Luis Obispo,CA  
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Job SummaryThe Systems Engineer will play a key role in supporting the development, integration, and delivery of advanced aerospace systems. This position is responsible for leading and executing systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, including requirements development, system architecture, risk management, verification and validation, and configuration control.ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive systems engineering support, including requirements analysis, design oversight, and technical guidance.Develop Systems Engineering best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of complex systems to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.Manage system requirements, including requirements development, tracking, decomposition, and verification.Develop systems engineering management documentation such as Systems Engineering Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.Develop systems engineering technical documentation such as Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices, Interface Control Documents, and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses.Develop systems engineering documentation in support of verification and validation efforts such as Verification Plans and Test Plans.Perform system reliability, hazard, and risk analysis.Regularly report on progress to ESAero team and customer.Develop and maintain project documentation to high quality standards.Required Qualifications and SkillsBachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.3-5 years relevant experience providing Systems Engineering support.Experience developing system requirements.Experience with requirements verification and validation (V & V) activities.Experience with risk management processes.Proven understanding of system architecture development and documentation.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Desired Qualifications and SkillsMaster's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field and/or 5+ years design, testing or relevant experience.Experience with disciplines closely adjacent to Systems Engineering such as system safety analysis, reliability modeling, product certification, etc.Fundamental understanding of other disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, test engineering, etc.Familiarity with flight testing.Experience with MS Projects.Familiarity with high‑power electro‑mechanical propulsion systems.Experience working within the aerospace industry, specifically with electrified aircraft or UAVs.Experience with Jama Connect.Benefits & PerksHealth & Wellness: Choice of three health, dental, and vision plans, including a 100% employer‑paid option covering employees and families.Paid Time Off: 120 hours PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours holiday break pay, and holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day off.Life Insurance: $25,000 employer‑paid policy, with option to purchase additional coverage.Supplemental Coverage: Optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.Health Savings Account (HSA): Tax‑advantaged account to manage medical expenses.Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match.Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays throughout the year.Work Environment: Casual dress code, complimentary snacks, welcoming company culture.Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life.CompensationPay Range: $90k-120k Salary Exempt.LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA (Fully on‑site).Employer InformationESAero is an equal opportunity employer.E‑Verify participation required for employment.Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.Must be able to pass background check.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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