Aerospace Engineer - and Design

Staff Aerospace Engineer
- Performance and Design Job Summary

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 will assist in the multi-functional product development of new aircraft design 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,aircraftstability & 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 wingaircraft.
• 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…