Otto Aviation
Senior Engineer, Structures Design
United States · Senior
Work authorization requiredDetected 33 days ago
CATIAStructural AnalysisAerospace EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- 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.
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
Requirements
- Understanding of the appropriate level of detail required for each phase of a development program paired with the ability to make informed decisions efficiently <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,
- 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
Nice to have
- Preferred experience in manned aircraft prototype environments
- Preferred ability to guide and mentor junior engineers
Skills
- Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers
- Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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