Flight Controls Engineer

Staff Flight Controls Engineer

ESAero is seeking an experienced Staff Flight Controls Engineer with rotorcraft and flight test experience to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will lead and support the simulation and development of advanced control systems for unique configuration aircraft including multi-propulsor eVTOL and CTOL aircraft at all scales (VTOL sUAS to eVTOL manned platforms, research platforms, CTOL Distributed Electric Propulsion aircraft).

This is a multi-functional role that will require candidates to be involved in all phases of design and development of new platforms collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.

Development of complex VTOL flight dynamics simulations with high fidelity rotor dynamics

Design, development, and implementation of optimal and adaptive flight controls and guidance laws for reconfigurable aircraft

Development of flight test maneuvers for system verification and identification

System identification in time a frequency domain

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent.

10+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience.

Experience in UAS and manned aircraft design

Proven understanding of complex aircraft dynamics (aero, structures, control)

Experience simulating non-linear complex aircraft sub-systems and systems

Experience with frequency and time domain system analysis

Control system simulation, implementation, test, and verification experience

Familiarity with implementation of embedded real-time control system

Familiarity with system identification of aircraft from flight test

Familiarity with FAA and Military standards relating to the control system design for aircraft.

Familiarity with Risk Management

Fundamental understanding of other disciplines (Aerodynamics, Structures, Electrical Eng., Embedded systems)

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 employees and their families.

Supplemental Coverage:
Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

Health Savings Account (HSA):
Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

Paid Holidays:
Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.

Ideal

Location:

Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!

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**