Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design
Quick Summary
Conduct aircraft conceptual design and sizing studies. Analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight performance, etc. Setting up and running vehicle and component optimizations. Perform analysis,
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of relevant engineering experience. Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
Sr. Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) is seeking a full-time Senior Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design, to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The Senior 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.
Responsibilities
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Conduct aircraft conceptual design and sizing studies.
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Analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight performance, etc.
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Setting up and running vehicle and component optimizations.
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Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions.
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Research about technologies, analysis methods, standards, and regulations to guide aircraft design.
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Develop, test, and implement custom software-based design tools.
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May oversee or supervise or be responsible for the work of subordinates or less senior positions assigned to programs
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or projects
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Acts as a mentor or technical advisor to junior engineers
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Clearly communicate engineering ideas, progress, and results using written reports and oral presentations to supervisors, project managers, and customers.
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Collaborate with team members to accomplish project goals in a timely fashion.
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent.
5+ 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 .
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.
What We Offer
~2 min readESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
All ESAero positions require US citizenship or US resident status.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range: $100-150k Salary/Exempt
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 27, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
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- September 26, 2026
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