Aerospace Engineer - and Design

Staff Aerospace Engineer
- Performance and Design

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time

Staff

Aerospace Engineer
- Performance and Design, to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The Staff Aerospace  Engineer willassistin the multi-functional product development of newaircraftdesign and control systems while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.

• Conduct aircraft conceptual design and sizing studies.

• Analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight performance, etc.

• Setting up and running vehicle and component optimizations.

• Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions.

• Research about technologies, analysis methods, standards, and regulations to guide aircraft design.

• Develop, test, and implement custom software-based design tools.

• Leads, manages, plans, and functions as the technical or subject matter expert

• Responsible for identification and execution of continuous improvements

• Drives end-to-end technical strategy and execution within area of specialization

• Supports organizational learning through knowledge sharing, documentation, and training

• Contributes to long-term strategic planning within the discipline

• Clearly communicate engineering ideas, progress, and results using written reports and oral presentations to supervisors, project managers, and customers.

• Collaborate with team members toaccomplishproject goals ina timely fashion.

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineeringor equivalent.

• 9+ years of relevant engineering experience.

• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.

• Proficiencywithaircraftflight performance analysis and conceptual design.

• Fundamental understanding of related disciplines including aerodynamics,aircraft stability & control, thermal analysis, structures, electronics, systems engineering, computational optimization, etc.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong writing & presentation skills.

• Willing torelocateto San Luis Obispo,CA .

• Master's degree in aerospace engineeringor equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience.

• Experience with Simulink, Python, VBA, C++, and/or other coding languages.

• Experience with
  
  OpenVSP/ VSPAERO, XFOIL, AVL,etc..

• Experience with CFD tools using Altair, OVERFLOW, or similar.

• Experience performing flight loads analysis.

• Experience setting up and running optimization tools.

• Experience using programming version control software such as Git.

• Experience with CAD modeling using Solid Works or similar.

• Experience with requirements capture at theaircraftand/or systems level.

• Familiarity with the design ofaircraftand commonaircraftsystems.

• Familiarity with eVTOLaircraft.

• Familiarity with civil and military regulations for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

• Familiarity with electric vertical takeoff / landing (eVTOL) design concepts.

• Familiarity with the urban air mobility (UAM) market space.

• 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 hoursaccruedplus 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 theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage 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 incutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace…