What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design position at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.?
Aerospace Engineer – Performance and Design
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
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
PTO
Paid Holidays
401k w/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
Salary : $80,000 - $130,000
