Role overview: (Remote w/25% travel)

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Otto Aviation is seeking a senior-level design engineer to join our Structural Design team.  The ideal candidate will have experience in aircraft development programs with a strong background in composite airframe design, materials, and manufacturing processes. You will be joining a lean organization that prioritizes high-functioning engineers with an eagerness to contribute to all stages of aircraft development, flight test, and certification. You will also serve as a core member of the organization, aiding in the development of the company’s standard processes and procedures. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

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Responsibilities

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• Develop and progress clean sheet structural designs throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, assembly/integration, flight test, and certification phases.

• Take ownership of an aircraft zone and show compliance for relevant 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, and internal design/marketing requirements.

• Perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to meet all aircraft requirements and optimize KVIs.

• Develop and author company standard processes and procedures relevant to structural design.

• Lead the development of company design tools and composite/metallic design best practices.

• Collaborate with and oversee key structural suppliers and partners.

• Individually prioritize design tasks and delegate to junior engineers.

• Interface with structural analysis, aircraft systems, testing/certification, and manufacturing teams to meet all design commitments while promoting a collaborative environment.

• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate structural interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.

• Support both prototype and production vehicle development while understanding the variations in respective design and manufacturing methodologies.

• Assist in the development and implementation of PLM tools.

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers.

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Qualifications/Requirements

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

• 7+ years of aerospace structural design experience

• Strong knowledge of fixed wing, composite structural design and systems integration.

• Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.

• Experience in aircraft level development programs

• Familiarity of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements pertinent to structural design, analysis, and manufacturing.

• Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturability methodologies.

• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, furnishings/interiors, and other key structural interfaces

• Advanced proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX along with Dessault Composites Workbench

• Experience in Enovia or 3DX PLM systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.

• Experience managing supplier relationships.

• Preferred experience in manned aircraft prototype environments

• Preferred ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.

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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 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

• Understanding of the appropriate level of detail required for each phase of a development program paired with the ability to make informed decisions efficiently

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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 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
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