Sr. Electrical Engineer, Embedded Hardware - SuperNatural Vision (SNV)

Otto Aerospace

15d • Remote

About The Position

As Sr. Electrical Engineer, Embedded Hardware at Otto Aerospace, you will lead the architecture, development, and integration of advanced embedded compute systems for the SuperNatural Vision Infotainment System. You will own top-level system features, requirements, and specifications for embedded hardware and firmware, guide vendor and technology partner engagements, and drive end-to-end engineering activities across design, implementation, and verification. You will also define and manage system interfaces between SNV components and aircraft systems, including avionics and the Cabin Management System. This role requires deep expertise in embedded compute platforms and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, user-facing embedded products into production. The SuperNatural Vision (SNV) team at Otto Aerospace is dedicated to developing cutting-edge cabin interior systems that enhance the in-flight experience for passengers. Our team is responsible for the design, development, and integration of the SuperNatural Vision Infotainment System, including all hardware, software, and AI/ML engineering.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded systems engineering for shipped/released products in aviation, robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries.
• Experience delivering high-reliability embedded hardware and firmware products into production environments.
• Experience defining and managing complex embedded system architectures, requirements, and specifications for electronics platforms or avionics/IFE systems, including experience with: Embedded processors, MCUs, and SoCs Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level firmware Digital and analog electronics, power systems, and sensor interfaces Communication buses and protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, ARINC, Ethernet, etc.) Sensor systems including inertial, environmental, and optical modules
• Passion for aviation and highly reliable system design.
• Proven track record of leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams in the development of embedded hardware and firmware systems.
• Deep expertise in embedded hardware design, embedded firmware development, board-level debugging, and system integration.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, SoCs, power electronics, signal integrity, and sensor interfacing.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, JTAG/SWD debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other bench-top test equipment used for characterization, testing, and validation.
• Excellent real-time problem-solving skills, system-level debugging ability, and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage top-level embedded system features, requirements, and specifications for integration within the SNV platform.
• Define, track, and maintain hardware and firmware requirements for embedded compute modules, microcontrollers, sensors, and peripheral interfaces.
• Lead technical engagement with component vendors and technology partners, including evaluation of embedded processors, boards, and subsystem solutions.
• Capture and manage system-level requirements across power management, real-time performance, data I/O, communication protocols, reliability, and thermal constraints.
• Support and drive aviation certification activities related to embedded hardware, firmware, and safety-critical systems.
• Lead engineering development, design reviews, and validation efforts for embedded hardware, low-level firmware, and system integration.
• Define and manage interface specifications between embedded compute systems, SNV subsystems, avionics buses, and cabin management systems.

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, 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