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Associate Engineer, Structures Design

Fort Worth, Texas - Hybrid

About Otto Aviation 
Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a 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. 

 Role Overview 

Otto Aviation is seeking an associate design engineer to become a member of the structural design team.  The ideal candidate has an interest in structures design with familiarity in carbon composite materials, manufacturing processes, and/or structures. 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. 

  What You’ll Do 

  • Develop and progress clean sheet structural designs throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, assembly/integration, flight test, and certification phases. 
  • Contribute to the structural design 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. 
  • Contribute to company standard processes and procedures relevant to structural design. 
  • Contribute to the development of design tools and composite/metallic design best practices. 
  • Collaborate with key structural suppliers and partners.  
  • 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. 

Who You Are 

Education 

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

Experience 

  • 0-2 years of aerospace structural design experience 

Required Skills 

  • Foundational knowledge of fixed wing aircraft and components. 
  • Foundational understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes. 
  • Experience in aircraft level development programs is preferred 
  • Knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing. 
  • Experience with CAD software systems, preferrable CATIA V5, V6, 3DX, or SolidWorks 
  • 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 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 

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.  

 **This role is hybrid on-site at our facility at Meacham Airport in Ft 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, 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. 

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