Engineer, ECS & Propulsion Design

About Otto Aviation

OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance. 

 About the Role 

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to support the design, development, and integration of environmental control systems, including bleed air inflow, cabin pressurization, air conditioning, and air distribution. This role will also support additional propulsion related systems as needed, to include engine integration, fuel, and fire protection. This role will cover a broad range of engineering functions and activities. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere. 

 What You'll Do 

• Conduct trade studies for optimized form, fit, and function of aerospace fluid systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience.   
• Create both experimental and production digital product definition for components, assemblies, and installations, to include dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to fully define the configuration, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate ECS/propulsion interfaces with adjacent systems and structures. 
• Define system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements. 
• Oversee supplier integration activities. 
• Support systems development through preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases. 
• Generate, review, and/or approve system safety analysis, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation. 
• Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 regulatory requirements and interface with certification authorities. 
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets. 
• Oversee component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test. 
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status.  

 Who You Are 

 Education 

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent 

Experience 

• 2-5 years of experience in the design and development of aircraft environmental control and propulsion systems 
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to the environmental control system. 
• Knowledge and experience with RTCA D-160G and SAE ARP4754A. 
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience. 
• Experience managing supplier relationships. 
• Minimum of 500 hours utilizing CATIA V5, V6, or 3dx 
• Experience with fabrication methods of high and low pressure metallic tubing and ducting, and composite ducting 
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T 
• Experience with model and drawing checking, engineering part and model release, and engineering change process 

 Interpersonal Skills 

• Active Listening: Practice to gain 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 tasks/projects from start to finish. 
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture that facilitates people with unique personalities and skills, happily working together to accomplish a shared goal. 
• Strong Business Communication: Use thoughtful language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication. 

Where You'll Be 

 **This role will be remote with travel required once every 4 weeks to our current headquarters in Ft Worth. It will then transition to an on-site position at our new location in Jacksonville, FL, within 1-2 years.

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. 

 Otto Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

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