Associate Engineer, Fluid 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 engineer to support the physical design and integration of the ECS and propulsion fluid systems in CATIA 3dx. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop fluid conveyance components for aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, to include the following:
- Cabin air
- Fuel
- Oxygen
- Fire suppressant
- Water
- Conduct trade studies for optimized form, fit, and function of aerospace fluid systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience (3dx)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define and validate interfaces with adjacent systems and structures
- 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
Who You Are
Education
- B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in ECS and Propulsion Fluid Systems design
Preferred Skills
- Experience with fabrication methods of high and low pressure metallic tubing and ducting, and composite ducting
- 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
- Experience utilizing CATIA V5, V6, or 3dx
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 highest level of commitment and motivation to see tasks/projects from start to finish.
- Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture that facilitates people with unique personalities and skills, happily working together to accomplish a shared goal.
- Strong Business Communication: Use thoughtful language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Where You'll Be
Otto Aviation is currently a hybrid/remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 1-2 years.
- This role is hybrid, requiring three on-site days per week at our facility at Meacham Airport in Fort Worth, TX.
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, 13-14 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.
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