Staff Flight Controls Engineer
Quick Summary
Development of complex VTOL flight dynamics simulations with high fidelity rotor dynamics Design, development,
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent. 10+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience.
Staff Flight Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
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Development of complex VTOL flight dynamics simulations with high fidelity rotor dynamics
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Design, development, and implementation of optimal and adaptive flight controls and guidance laws for reconfigurable aircraft
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Development of flight test maneuvers for system verification and identification
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System identification in time a frequency domain
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent.
10+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience.
Experience in UAS and manned aircraft design
Proven understanding of complex aircraft dynamics (aero, structures, control)
Experience simulating non-linear complex aircraft sub-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 of aircraft from flight test
Familiarity with FAA and Military standards relating to the control system design for aircraft.
Familiarity with Risk Management
Fundamental understanding of other disciplines (Aerodynamics, Structures, Electrical Eng., Embedded systems)
Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent and
15+ years of flight controls and simulation engineering experience.
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 for aircraft.
Experience with system identification of aircraft from flight test
Experience with Risk Management
What We Offer
~1 min readEmpirical 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 in cutting-edge system 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 while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
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 and drug test.
Pay Range: $140,000- $175,000 Salary Exempt
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
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- Repost count
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- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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