Job Description

Aerospace Engineer – Performance and Design

Company Overview:
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 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. 

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA **  

Aerospace Engineer – Performance and Design

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.
• Clearly communicate engineering ideas, progress, and results using written reports and oral presentations to supervisors, project managers, and customers.
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish project goals in a timely fashion.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Proficiency with aircraft flight 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 to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA .
• US Citizenship Required.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or 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 SolidWorks or similar.
• Experience with requirements capture at the aircraft and/or systems level.
• Familiarity with the design of aircraft and common aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with eVTOL aircraft.
• 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.

Standard Benefits:   

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (100% employer paid options for employee & family) 

• PTO (3 weeks) 

• Paid Holidays (9) 

• Retirement: 401k w/company match  

• Casual dress code, Free snacks   

• Amazing location to live, work, and play    

E-Verify participation required for employment. 
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States    
Must be able to pass background check   

Salary Range: $80,000-$130,000

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