Engineer, Aircraft Systems

Otto Aerospace

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Otto Aerospace is seeking a dynamic engineer to join our Aircraft Integration Team. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace Systems Engineer with familiarity of systems typically found on Part 23 and Part 25 aircraft including landing gear, fuel system, flight controls, avionics, environmental controls, etc. You will be joining a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aerospace is seeking first principles engineers that work great in a team atmosphere and know how to get things done

Requirements

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience, preferably in aerospace
• Knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft
• Experience with aerospace requirements management software like JAMA, DOORS, Magic, or similar
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements
• Understanding and experience with RTCA DO-160G, DO-254, DO-178, SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, and structures and key interfaces to aircraft system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities
• 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

Responsibilities

• Define aircraft and system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements
• Participate in validation and verification planning with system owners to ensure successful traceability to the aircraft level requirements
• Document and maintain certification requirements necessary for entry-into-service
• Help maintain a database of aircraft level requirements for design teams to reference
• Work with different teams to resolve cross functional design issues
• Define and show compliance for aircraft systems to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulatory certification requirements
• Work with pilots to develop requirements for operations and flight quality
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets

Benefits

• Otto Aerospace 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 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level