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Flight Controls Engineer
Job Summary:
ESAero is seeking an experienced Flight ControlsEngineer withfixed wing,rotorcraft,and flight test experience to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The engineer will lead and support the simulation and development of advanced control systems forconventional anduniqueconfigurationsofaircraftincluding multi-propulsor eVTOL and CTOLaircraftat all scales (VTOL sUAS to eVTOLmannedplatforms, research platforms, CTOL Distributed Electric Propulsionaircraft). This is a multi-functional role that will also require candidates to be involved in all phases of design and development of new platforms collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Development of flight dynamics simulationsranging fromconventionalaircraftto complexVTOLwithrotor dynamics.
Design, development, and implementation ofoptimaland adaptive flight controls and guidance laws for reconfigurableaircraft
Development of flight test maneuvers for system verification and identification
System identification in time a frequency domain
Support integration and test ofaircraftfor flight test
Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, software, systems engineering, and flight test teams to ensure successful integration of flight control systems within the overallaircraftarchitecture.
Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control
Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support flight operations during ground and flight test activities, including pre-flight readiness reviews, real-time test monitoring, post-flight analysis, and troubleshooting of flight control system issues.
Participate in safety assessments, failure mode analyses, and system-level trade studies to ensure flight control architectures meet reliability, redundancy, and airworthiness requirements.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineeringor equivalent.
2+ years of flight controls andsimulation engineering experience.
Experience in UAS andmannedaircraftdesign
Goodunderstanding of complexaircraftdynamics (aero, structures, control)
Experience simulating non-linear complexaircraftsub-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 ofaircraftfrom flight test
Fundamental understanding of other disciplines (Aerodynamics, Structures, Electrical Eng., Embedded systems)
DesiredQualifications and Skills:
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineeringor equivalent and
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 foraircraft.
Experience with system identification ofaircraftfrom flight test
Experience with Risk Management
Familiarity with FAA and Military standards relating to the control system design foraircraft.
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:
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 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 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 theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage 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!
Company Overview
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.
At ESAero, wedon’tjust build products, we engineer solutions that propel
the aerospace industry forward.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check.
PayRange: $90,000 – 120,000SalaryExempt
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