Aerospace Engineer – Performance and Design Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design 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 – Performance and Design Responsibilities and Duties: 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.Required Qualifications and Skills: 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.Desirable Qualifications and Skills: 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 eVTOL aircraft.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.Standard Benefits:?? Health/Dental/Vision???PTO??
Paid Holidays??
401k??w/match
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