Engineer, Rapid Prototyping

About Otto Aviation
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.

About the Role

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to join our Aircraft Integration Team.  The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace rapid prototyping including hands on design, build, and assembly of mockups and prototypes utilizing 3D printed, wooden, metallic, fiberglass, and carbon fiber construction.  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.

What You’ll Do

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

• Lead the design, fabrication, and assembly of low-to-mid fidelity aerospace prototypes and mockups both in and out of house
• Select materials, components, and fabrication methods suitable for performance, cost, and build speed requirements
• Translate concepts, ideas, and sketches into function hardware and test rigs.
• Hands on fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Document build processes, test results, and design iterations to support engineering and certification efforts.
• Support design and fabrication of supplier on-site builds
• Develop basic cost estimates for mockup designs
• Ordering, purchasing, and retrieval of build components and supplies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure prototypes meet performance and integration requirements

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

Who You Are

Education

• BS. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years rapid prototype experiences, preferably in aerospace
• Skills in CATIA V5/V6/3DX (or similar); 3DX is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with shop tools and equipment including drills, saws, lathes, mills, welders, routers, etc.
• Strong understanding of materials (plastics, woods, metals, composites), their uses, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, avionics, and key interfaces to aircraft systems common on Part 23 / Part 25 aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards with hands-on experience.
• 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.

Desired Experience

• Electromechanical integration and test.
• Understanding of basic LV/HV wiring.
• Logistics and shipping experience or understanding of.

Required 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.
• Ability to work with domestic/international suppliers/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 requires working 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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