Senior Engineer, Mechanical Systems Design

About Otto Aviation

OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About the Role

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic designer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles designers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and detail mechanical system components for aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, to include the following:
  • Flight Controls (ATA 27)
  • Landing Gear (ATA 32)
  • Ice Protection (ATA 30)
• Conduct trade studies for optimized, fit, form, and function of aerospace mechanical systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience (3DX).
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate mechanical interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
  • Generate zonal reference models (ZRM), interface control models (ICM) and drawings (ICD) to define key interfaces with adjacent structures and systems.
  • Coordinate design and integration efforts with mechanical system suppliers.
• Create both experimental and production digital product definition for components, assemblies, and installations, to include dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to fully define the configuration.
• Develop kinematic models for dynamic mechanical systems, such as Flight Controls and Landing Gear.
• Design composite, machined, and sheet metal components.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis at component, assembly, and installation levels.
• Produce bill of materials and assist in manufacturing assembly instructions.
• Work with pilots and human factors on the design and layout of the crew interface for mechanical systems.
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets.
• Technical oversight and mentorship of junior designers.

Who You Are

• S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field.
• Experience with fabrication methods of metallic and composite components and systems.
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with model and drawing checking, engineering part and model release, and engineering change process.
• Experience in composite and metallic rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing) for both experimental and production applications.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours utilizing CATIA V5, V6, or 3DX.
• Familiarity of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

Interpersonal Skills

• 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.

Where You'll Be

Otto Aviation is currently a remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 2-3 years. 

Benefits

Otto Aviation provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.