Senior Engineer, Structures Design

Otto Aerospace

2d•Remote

About The Position

Otto Aerospace is seeking a senior level design engineer to become a member of the structural design team. The ideal candidate will have experience in development programs with a strong background in composite airframe design, materials, and manufacturing processes. You will be joining a lean organization that prioritizes high-functioning engineers with eagerness to contribute to all stages of aircraft development, flight test, and certification. You will also serve as a core member of the organization, aiding in the development of the company’s standard processes and procedures. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

Requirements

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
Active Listening: Practice gaining 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 goals
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
Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively
Understanding of the appropriate level of detail required for each phase of a development program paired with the ability to make informed decisions efficiently

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in manned aircraft prototype environments
Preferred ability to guide and mentor junior engineers

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