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Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) · 1 month ago

Staff Flight Controls Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking an experienced Staff Flight Controls Engineer with rotorcraft and flight test experience to join their team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will lead and support the simulation and development of advanced control systems for unique configuration aircraft and will be involved in all phases of design and development, collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.

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Responsibilities

Development of complex VTOL flight dynamics simulations with high fidelity rotor dynamics

Design, development, and implementation of optimal and adaptive flight controls and guidance laws for reconfigurable aircraft

Development of flight test maneuvers for system verification and identification

System identification in time a frequency domain

Qualification

Flight controls engineeringSimulation engineeringComplex aircraft dynamicsUASManned aircraft designControl system simulationEmbedded real-time control systemsSystem identificationRisk ManagementFAA standardsMilitary standardsAerodynamicsStructuresElectrical EngineeringMachine learning

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

10+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience

Experience in UAS and manned aircraft design

Proven understanding of complex aircraft dynamics (aero, structures, control)

Experience simulating non-linear complex aircraft sub-systems and systems

Experience with frequency and time domain system analysis

Control system simulation, implementation, test, and verification experience

Familiarity with implementation of embedded real-time control system

Familiarity with system identification of aircraft from flight test

Familiarity with FAA and Military standards relating to the control system design for aircraft

Familiarity with Risk Management

Fundamental understanding of other disciplines (Aerodynamics, Structures, Electrical Eng., Embedded systems)

Preferred

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

15+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience

Experience with non-linear controls and analysis (adaptive control, neural networks, machine learning)

Experience with implementation of embedded real-time control systems

Experience designing to FAA and Military standards relating to the control system design for aircraft

Experience with system identification of aircraft from flight test

Experience with Risk Management

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.

Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families.

Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.

Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!