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

Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design to join their team. The role involves assisting in the multi-functional product development of new aircraft design and control systems while collaborating with various engineering disciplines.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMATLABPythonFlight Performance AnalysisSimulinkCFD ToolsSolidWorksOptimization ToolsWriting SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

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

Preferred

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 electric vertical takeoff / landing (eVTOL) design concept

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