Senior Engineer, Electrical Systems

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.

Role Overview
Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of the electrical system. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers who balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

What You'll Do

• Define electrical system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Perform trade studies across key electrical systems against requirements.
• Assist in supplier selection and oversee supplier integration activities.
• Generate and maintain electrical load analysis in collaboration with adjacent system owners.
• Oversee component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams and validate avionics & electrical interfaces for mechanical systems, propulsion, and structures.
• Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulatory certification requirements.
• Work with pilots and human factors engineers on the design and layout of electrical system interfaces.
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets.
• Technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Development of electrical system CAD definition within Otto’s PLM system.

Who You Are
Education

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

Experience

• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field.
• 5+ years of involvement in bid, proposal, and project capture activities.
• 4+ years of experience overseeing, guiding, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Strong knowledge of all electrical power generation and distribution systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Mastery of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to the electrical system.
• Strong understanding and experience with RTCA D-160G, DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A.
• Familiarity with both 28 VDC and 270 VDC electrical systems.
• Familiarity with EWIS (Electrical Wiring InterConnect System).
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, and structures and key interfaces to avionics / electrical system.
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.

Required Skills (Interpersonal) 

• 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/hybrid 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. 

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