💼 Full-Time Position

Staff Flight Controls Engineer

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Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
📍 San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
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Location
San Luis Obispo, United States
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Posted
June 09, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

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...