💼 Full-Time Position

Flight Test Operator II

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Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
📍 San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
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Location
San Luis Obispo, United States
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Posted
June 02, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Flight Test Operator II

Job Summary:

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a full-time Flight Test Operator II to work within our project teams. 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.    The Flight Test Operator II role is a hybrid of technical maintenance and active flight operations, where you will support the entire lifecycle of experimental aircraft—from the initial assembly and programming of Group I-III vehicles to the execution of critical flight missions. Working directly alongside Flight Test Engineers, you will support performing complex system calibrations, operating ground control software (GCS), and support pilot operations for demonstrations. This position requires a safety-first mindset, a willingness to operate in dyna...