Role overview:

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.

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Responsibilities

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• 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.

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Education and Experience

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

• Experience with MBSE tools and methodology

• 6-8+ years of industry experience or similar manufacturing systems integration

• 4+ 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.

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Interpersonal Skills

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• 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 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 goal.

• 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.

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Physical Requirements

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• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.

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Compensation

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At Otto, your salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and location, with room for growth as you develop.

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About Otto Aviation

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Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Leveraging a combination of laminar flow aerodynamics and carbon-fiber materials, Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft that take advantage of first principles physics and deliver ground-breaking performance.

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Otto Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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When Applying:

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• Click on link below or email us at: careers@ottoaviation.com
• You must include name of position you are apply for in the subject line to be considered
• You must attach a resume in word or as a .pdf to be considered
• Please include a short cover letter in the body of the email or as a word or .pdf attachment