Senior Engineer, Aircraft Systems

Otto Aerospace

5h • Remote

About The Position

Otto Aviation is seeking a strong engineer to lead the systems engineering efforts as part of our aircraft development efforts. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft.

Requirements

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field.
• 2+ years of aircraft certification experience
• Strong knowledge of all mechanical and electromechanical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements
• Strong understanding and experience with RTCA DO-160G, DO-254, DO-178, SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Strong 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.

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.
• Perform Aircraft safety assessments to develop design requirements for different subsystems on the aircraft
• 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 responsible 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.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

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.

What This Job Offers

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