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Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

Mechanical Engineering Manager

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Pay Range: $118,000-$175,000 Salary Exempt

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Pay: Pay Range: $118,000-$175,000 Salary Exempt
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is an experienced individual within the aerospace, technology, or related industry with extensive knowledge performing one's function, focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This will include all levels and facets of design from requirements generation, conceptual design, and detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Mechanical Engineering Manager oversees the Mechanical discipline and participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

Position Responsibilities

Manages a group of mechanical engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation, and career development.
Provides support and mentorship to engineers across a wide portfolio of development projects.
Manages the design and development of new Unmanned Aircraft System products as well as product changes and enhancements
Directly supports the development of active projects as well as generation of concepts and material for emerging opportunities including proposals for new projects.
Responsible for managing resources to meet project demands by planning workload for aeromechanical design activities
Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
Serves as connection point between design, manufacturing, and quality engineering team
Frequently interacts with customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
Assists with communicating business priorities as it relates to team’s area of responsibilities in order to help facilitate a clear vision of priorities and risks.
Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, and work plans

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in Mechanical or Aerospace field, of which a minimum of 5 years designing, analyzing, and maintaining complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to deployment of hardware
Minimum of 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role
Experienced and knowledgeable of aerospace mechanical systems specially aerostructures, flight control systems, propulsion systems, and composite materials
Experienced with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
Experienced with configuration management in a PLM-based system (Agile preferred)
Experienced with requirements development and management (JAMA preferred)
Has developed systems test plans, procedures, and reports against internal and customer requirements and specifications in an Aerospace and Defense environment
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on budget.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred
Demonstrated success with DoD acquisition or development programs
Demonstrates competency in converting a developed concept into a high-quality, manufacturable design
Demonstrates competency in implementing Agile methods and tools (Planner) to plan, track progress and remain on schedule and proposes strategies for further efficiency
Skilled at anticipating problems and develops sound solutions through implementation of action plans to ensure success
Drives for results, action oriented. Displays organizational and leadership skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Willingness and Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance/US citizenship preferred

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.
Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employeSummary:

The Manager, Flight Sciences, coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Flight Sciences Manager oversees the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Aerodynamic Performance disciplines and participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.

At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Pay Range: $118,000-$175,000 Salary Exempt

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Mechanical engineering
Budget management
Unmanned air systems
Manage resources
Customer service
Mechanical systems
Control systems
Composite materials
CAD software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
PLM
Agile
Aerospace engineering
Leadership
Decision making
Communication skills

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