Jobs at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc

Manages and supports IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, software systems, workstations, user accounts, wireless networks, and cybersecurity initiatives. Troubleshoots hardware, software, connectivity, and outage issues; deploys updates; monitors performance; manages IT tickets; documents procedures; supports user training; tracks KPIs; and coordinates issue resolution. The role also supports manufacturing operations and maintains AS9100, NIST 800-171, and CMMC compliance.

The Quality Engineer will support AS9100 certification, develop inspection instructions, guide quality assurance strategies, and coordinate with teams to ensure product compliance.

The Project Administrator manages programs and projects, ensuring compliance and coordinating between various departments while analyzing data for effective decision making.

Lead mechanical design for aircraft products including 3D CAD modeling, structural/thermal analysis, requirements and verification planning, documentation and configuration control, test support, manufacturability improvements, and mentoring junior engineers.

The Staff Flight Controls Engineer will lead the simulation and development of advanced control systems for various aircraft, collaborating across engineering disciplines for design and development phases.

Manage creation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts and subcontracts. Support project managers and supply chain for compliance, risk identification, claims resolution, contract closeout, and documentation. Coordinate with counsel, prepare reports, and ensure flow-down of requirements to vendors and subcontractors.

Lead planning, execution, and analysis of UAV flight tests. Develop test plans, perform pre-flight checks, run flight tests, analyze data, perform root cause investigations, produce reports, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across disciplines and suppliers.

The Flight Test Engineer will support multi-functional product development, assist with testing operations, and collaborate across engineering disciplines, primarily focused on vehicle testing and documentation.

Support ESAero revenue generation by assisting business development activities, preparing proposals and pricing, maintaining Salesforce and marketing materials, conducting competitive benchmarking, attending trade shows, coordinating demos and customer meetings, tracking opportunities (SAM.gov, FedBizOpps, Vulcan), and interfacing with internal teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts) to convert IP and capabilities into sales. On-site role with up to 15% travel; requires US citizenship and eligibility for Secret clearance.

The Test Engineer will support project testing, develop documentation, work with design teams, train personnel, and address production test issues.

Support lean aerospace production by replenishing materials/tools via Kanban/JIT, removing waste, delivering kits and calibrated tools, conducting basic inspections, maintaining ERP transactions, and following 5S/ISO/AS9100 and safety protocols while coordinating with inventory, logistics, and production teams.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and validates mechanical components for aircraft, performing analyses and collaborating with teams throughout the product lifecycle.

The Master Scheduler will manage aerospace component production, develop schedules, and coordinate between engineering and manufacturing teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery.

The Systems Engineer leads and executes systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet specifications and standards, while developing processes and documentation to enhance efficiency and rigor.

Lead supplier qualification and approval, monitor supplier performance, drive corrective actions and continuous improvement, support audits and first article inspections, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure aerospace quality and on-time delivery of precision components.

The Project Manager oversees project schedules, budgets, customer relations, and risk mitigation while ensuring quality and regulatory standards are met.

Lead and sustain a continuous improvement culture across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain. Drive cross-functional CI projects, coach leaders, implement Lean practices (5S, visual management, LSW), manage improvement portfolios, track financial impact, and integrate site efforts with corporate benchmarks to improve productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO/AS9100 standards. Conduct internal audits, support external audits, drive corrective/preventive actions, implement process improvements, develop quality tools and training, and promote quality culture across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

Serve as the technical lead connecting design, program management, and manufacturing: plan and execute engineering projects, manage schedule/budget/quality, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive issue resolution, maintain documentation/ECRs/BOMs, support hardware testing and build readiness, ensure compliance, assess risks, and mentor junior engineers.

Manage documentation, tracking, and control of engineering configurations. Execute CM plans, route and assess engineering change requests, lead configuration control boards, maintain traceability, prepare configuration data for design reviews, model SolidWorks PDM best practices, provide training, and drive process improvements to ensure compliant product lifecycle management.