Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design Job at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA

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  • Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

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 
  • PTO 
  • Paid Holidays (9) 
  • Retirement: 401k w/company match  
  • 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Casual work, Relocation,

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