Aerospace Engineer - Simulation and Modeling Job at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA

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  • Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Description

Aerospace Engineer – Simulation and Modeling

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Simulation and Modeling 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 – Simulation and Modeling 

Responsibilities and Duties:  

  • Design and integration of flight dynamics models. 

  • Develop, test, and implement custom software-based simulation tools. 

  • Support development of aircraft guidance, navigation, and control systems. 

  • Support testing of autonomous flight vehicles. 

  • Process and review flight data, debug complex flight controller issues, and produce test reports. 

  • Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions.  

  • 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/Simulink. 

  • Experience with nonlinear 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) flight simulators. 

  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems. 

  • Experience using programming version control software such as Git. 

  • Fundamental understanding of related disciplines including aircraft stability & control, aircraft performance, flight controllers, microcontrollers, systems engineering, computational optimization, etc. 

  • Experience with batch and/or Monte Carlo simulation. 

  • Experience with trim/numerical linearization. 

  • 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 Python, VBA, C++, and/or other coding languages. 

  • Experience with RC aircraft and/or open-source autopilot software (i.e. PX4, ArduPilot). 

  • Experience with state estimators and inertial navigation systems. 

  • Experience with frequency domain analysis, bode diagrams, and transfer functions. 

  • Experience with system identification techniques. 

  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and test-based development. 

  • Familiarity with the design of aircraft and common aircraft systems. 

  • Familiarity 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. 

  • Familiarity with OpenVSP / VSPAERO, XFOIL, XROTOR, AVL, etc 

 

Standard Benefits:   

  • Health: Health/Dental/Vision    

  • PTO   

  • Paid Holidays   

  • Retirement: 401k    

  • 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Casual work, Relocation,

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