Aerospace Engineer – Simulation and Modeling (Level 2) 

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer - Simulation and Modeling (Level 2) 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 (Level 2) 

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

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