Mechanical Systems Engineer (Aircraft)

Otto Aerospace

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Otto Aerospace is seeking a dynamic engineer to support the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aerospace is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in the design and development of mechanical systems for aerospace.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Experience with FAR Part 23 and/or Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to generate and interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.
• Active Listening: Practice active listening to gain insight and develop a deep understanding of all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make timely, informed, and value-driven decisions that support project success.
• Organization: Maintain strong organization across agendas, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, while clearly communicating tasks, progress, updates, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Evaluate challenges from multiple perspectives and develop effective, well-reasoned solutions.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of ownership, commitment, and drive from project initiation through completion.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Foster a collaborative environment where diverse personalities and skill sets work effectively toward shared goals and accountability.
• Business Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively using appropriate language, tone, and storytelling across emails, chats, reports, presentations, and other channels

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RTCA D-160G and SAE ARP4754A desired
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T

Responsibilities

• Work with Principal and Senior engineers to support the design and development of mechanical aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, to include the following:
• Flight Controls (ATA 27)
• Landing Gear (ATA 32)
• Ice Protection (ATA 30)
• Perform trade studies across key mechanical systems and features against requirements.
• Support supplier selection and integration activities.
• Mechanical system development through conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define and validate mechanical system interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
• Generate engineering analysis, drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support requirements definition for system integrated test lab / rig.
• Support development of CAD definition of mechanical systems within Otto’s PLM system.
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets.
• Support component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test.
• Other duties as assigned

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, 13-14 paid 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: Entry Level