Aero/Electrical/Mechanical: General Interest in eVTOL/UAM

Company: Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. (esaero)
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: January 12, 2022

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 highly motivated Mechanical, Electrical, and Aerospace Engineers interested in electric vertical takeoff/landing (eVTOL) and/or Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This is a general opening for various positions directly involved in the design and development of novel flight platforms. Passionate candidates of various skill concentrations and experience levels are highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency communicating and collaborating with other engineering disciplines is essential in this fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Will Vary Based on Role, But May Include:

• Participate in all stages of the research & development of various aircraft systems and components, includingbut not limited torequirements definition, design, prototype, test, troubleshooting,and revision.
• Develop engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications
• Conducting aircraft configuration design and sizing studies
• Perform analysis, simulation,and engineering trade studies to support design decisions
• Assist in the development of system and component-level requirements and associated documentation.
• Participate in the development and execution of hardware tests for isolated items and integrated systems.
• 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
• Develop, test, and implement custom software-based design tools
• Research about technologies, analysis methods, standards, and regulations to guide aircraft design
• Directly communicate with external entities including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
  
  Required Qualifications and Skills:
  
  • Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Various levels of relevant experience will be considered (2-10 years preferred)
  • Must demonstrate a high level of interest in working in eVTOL/UAM field
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
    
    Desired Qualifications and Skills:
    
    • Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
    • Prior experience working within the emerging urban air mobility (UAM) market space and electric vertical takeoff / landing (eVTOL) vehicle designs
    • Familiarity with existing relevant state-of-the-art technology
    • Fundamental understanding of related aircraft disciplines including aerodynamics, propulsion, stability & control, thermal analysis, structures, electronics, systems engineering, computational optimization, etc.
    • Experience with test instrumentation, data post processing and analysis
    • Proficiency with industry-standard tools, processes, and software relevant to your engineering discipline
    • Proficiency with Simulink, MATLAB, Python, VBA, C++, and/or other coding languages
    • Experience with CAD modeling using SolidWorks or similar
      
      Benefits and Perks
      
      • Standard Benefits:
      • Health Insurance: Several competitive plans offered with large employer contribution
      • Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Fully covered
      • 401k Retirement
      • 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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