Role overview: (Remote w/25% travel)

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Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to join our Aircraft Integration Team. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in surface modeling and 3D layout, and strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.  You will be joining a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that work great in a team atmosphere and know how to get things done.

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Responsibilities

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• Be a functioning team member within Otto’s Aircraft Integration Team.

• Model detailed, complex surfaces in 3DX for multiple aircraft variants/test articles.

• Perform validation of surface quality.

• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define aircraft surfaces balancing performance, manufacturing, and systems packaging.

• Perform and participate in trade studies to influence key aircraft decisions.

• Give regular presentations showing and explaining updates and/or changes to the configuration.

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Education and Experience

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• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of aerospace experience, or a closely related field.

• Advanced skills in CATIA V5/V6/3DX (or similar); 3DX is preferred.

• Expertise in surface modeling and related CAD workbenches.

• Ability to create complex class A surfaces and prove class A quality.

• Experience working with parametric surface geometry definitions.

• Proficiency in integrating CFD and test results into functional aircraft surfaces.

• Understanding of basic aircraft aerodynamics and control surfaces.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, and key interfaces to aircraft systems common on Part 23 / Part 25 aircraft.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards with hands-on experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes.

• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160G, DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A.

• Familiarity with FAR Part 23 and Part 25 requirements.

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Interpersonal Skills

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• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.

• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.

• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.

• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.

• Self-Motivation: Exude the highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.

• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.

• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.

• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively.

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Physical Requirements

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• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

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Compensation

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At Otto, your salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and location, with room for growth as you develop.

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About Otto Aviation

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Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Leveraging a combination of laminar flow aerodynamics and carbon-fiber materials, Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft that take advantage of first principles physics and deliver ground-breaking performance.

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Otto Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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When Applying:

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• Click on link below or email us at: careers@ottoaviation.com
• You must include name of position you are apply for in the subject line to be considered
• You must attach a resume in word or as a .pdf to be considered
• Please include a short cover letter in the body of the email or as a word or .pdf attachment

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