Systems Engineer   Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and 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.   **This position is fully on-site at Empirical Systems Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   + Provide 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 system 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 Skills:   + Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field   + 3-5 years relevant experience  + 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 Skills:   + Master’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  Standard Benefits:   + Health: Health/Dental/Vision  + PTO + Retirement: 401k  + Casual dress code, Free snacks, Dog Friendly + Amazing location to live, work, and play  ESAero 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.   Hiring Range: $80k-120k Annually   Powered by JazzHR