Flight Sciences Manager

Job overview

The Flight Sciences Manager role is fully onsite in San Luis Obispo, CA, with an annual salary range of $118,000–$175,000. The position is part of Empirical Systems Aerospace’s engineering management team, supporting aerospace engineering, product development, manufacturing, testing, and technology demonstrations. The manager leads the Flight Sciences disciplines and coordinates resources and milestones across product development. The role advances engineering strategy and quality output through technical leadership, team development, and coordination with project leaders and other departments.

What you'll do

• Manage aerospace and guidance, navigation, and controls engineering professionals, including staffing, training, budgets, performance evaluation, and career development
• allocate resources to project demands
• lead engineering work in GNC, CFD, flight simulation, and aerodynamic design
• oversee development and validation of hardware-in-the-loop environments
• coordinate staffing with project leaders
• and support Flight Sciences and Test Readiness Reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight sciences manager

san luis obispo ca

empirical systems aerospace

aerospace engineering

flight sciences

guidance navigation and control

computational fluid dynamics

aerodynamics

engineering leadership

$118k–$175k/year

fully onsite

u.s. person required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision plans, including a 100% employer-paid option for employees and families
• 120 hours of paid time off, including 40 hours of holiday break pay
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off
• and employer-paid life insurance.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant STEM discipline; 10 or more years of aerospace vehicle development engineering experience; and at least three years of formal leadership or functional management experience. Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR.

About the employer

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.