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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. - **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Data Transmissions, Distributed Systems, Ethernet, Fault Tolerance, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/38e16283-f40b-4332-84ae-fcd2aeb4717b ## About the Role * 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., * 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 in UAS design * 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). ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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