Aerospace Engineer II (Flight Performance)

Company: Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero)
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area that provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, electrified aircraft propulsion expertise, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.

Job Summary:

ESAero is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer (Level 2) to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will assist in the multi-functional product development of new aircraft design while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Conduct aircraft conceptual design and sizing studies.
• Analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight performance, etc.
• 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
  • 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 [During COVID-19 pandemic, remote work is available]
  • US Citizenship Required
    Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
    
    • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience
    • Familiarity with the design of aircraft and common aircraft systems
    • Experience 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
    • Experience using programming version control software such as Git
    • Experience with Simulink, Python, VBA, C++, and/or other coding languages
    • Experience with CAD modeling using SolidWorks or similar
    • Familiarity with OpenVSP / VSPAERO, XFOIL, AVL, etc.
      
      Benefits And Perks
      
      • Standard Benefits:
        
        • Health Insurance: Several competitive plans offered with large employer contribution
        • Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Fully covered
        • Retirement: 401k with 3% company match
        • PTO & holidays
        • Flexible schedule
        • Year-end performance bonuses
        • Additional Perks:
          
          • Casual dress code, Free snacks, Dog friendly office
          • Amazing location to live, work, and play
            
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