Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Simulation and Modeling (Level 2) 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 – Simulation and Modeling (Level 2)
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design and integration of flight dynamics models.
- Develop, test, and implement custom software-based simulation tools.
- Support development of aircraft guidance, navigation, and control systems.
- Support testing of autonomous flight vehicles.
- Process and review flight data, debug complex flight controller issues, and produce test reports.
- Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions.
- 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/Simulink.
- Experience with nonlinear 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) flight simulators.
- Familiarity with UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Experience using programming version control software such as Git.
- Fundamental understanding of related disciplines including aircraft stability & control, aircraft performance, flight controllers, microcontrollers, systems engineering, computational optimization, etc.
- Experience with batch and/or Monte Carlo simulation.
- Experience with trim/numerical linearization.
- 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 Python, VBA, C++, and/or other coding languages.
- Experience with RC aircraft and/or open-source autopilot software (i.e. PX4, ArduPilot).
- Experience with state estimators and inertial navigation systems.
- Experience with frequency domain analysis, bode diagrams, and transfer functions.
- Experience with system identification techniques.
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and test-based development.
- Familiarity with the design of aircraft and common aircraft systems.
- Familiarity with requirements capture at the aircraft and/or systems level.
- 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.
- Familiarity with OpenVSP / VSPAERO, XFOIL, XROTOR, AVL, etc
Standard Benefits:
- Health: Health/Dental/Vision
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement: 401k
- Casual dress code, Free snacks
- Amazing location to live, work, and play
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer
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