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Staff Flight Controls Engineer

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
Location 📍 San Luis Obispo, United States
Posted 📅 June 08, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

Staff Flight Controls Engineer 

Job Summary: 
ESAero is seeking an experienced Staff Flight Controls Engineer with 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 for unique configuration aircraft including multi-propulsor eVTOL and CTOL aircraft at all scales (VTOL sUAS to eVTOL manned platforms, research platforms, CTOL Distributed Electric Propulsion aircraft).  This is a multi-functional role that will 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 complex VTOL flight dynamics simulations with high fidelity rotor dynamics 
+ Design, development, and implementation of optimal and adaptive flight controls and guidance laws for reconfigurable aircraft 
+ Development of f...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
other-general
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
San Luis Obispo, United States