Engineer, Rapid Prototyping

Otto Aerospace • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

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 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 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.
• Minimum 6 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 25aircraft.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Be a functioning team member within Otto’s Aircraft Integration Team.
• Lead the design, fabrication, and assembly of low-to-high fidelity aerospaceprototypes, mockups, and test rigs 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.
• Support design and fabrication of supplier on-site builds
• Mentor and guide teammates through rapid prototyping builds
• Hands on fabrication, build, and assembly
• Maintaina clean and safe working environment
• Document build processes, test results, and design iterations to support engineering and certification efforts.
• Develop basic cost estimates for mockup designs
• Ordering,purchasing, and retrievalof components and supplies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure prototypes meet performance and integration requirements
• Perform andparticipatein trade studies to influence key aircraft decisions.

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