Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composite materials. They are seeking a senior level design engineer to join their structural design team, responsible for leading structural designs and managing compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead clean sheet structural designs throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, assembly/integration, flight test, and certification phases
- Manage an aircraft zone and show compliance for relevant 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, and internal design/marketing requirements
- Oversee multi-disciplinary trade studies to meet all aircraft requirements and optimize KVIs
- Develop and author company standard processes and procedures relevant to structural design
- Lead the development of company design tools and composite/metallic design best practices
- Manage key structural suppliers and partners
- Individually prioritize design tasks and delegate to junior engineers
- 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 of vehicle development while understanding the variations in respective design and manufacturing methodologies
- Assist in the development and implementation of PLM tools
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers
Skills
- B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 4+ years of aerospace structural design experience
- Expertise in fixed wing or fuselage or empennage or aircraft structural design
- Expertise in composite materials and manufacturing processes
- Strong experience in aircraft level development programs
- Proficiency in FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements pertinent to structural design, analysis, and manufacturing
- Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Proficiency in Design for Manufacturability methodologies
- Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, furnishings/interiors, and other key structural interfaces
- Advanced proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX along with Dassault Composites Workbench
- Experience in Enovia or 3DX PLM systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Preferred experience in manned aircraft prototype environments
- Preferred ability to guide and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) opportunities
- Paid short term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life
- 15 paid days off
- 15 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options
Company Overview
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ottoaviation.com/.