Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composite materials. They are seeking a senior level design engineer to join their structural design team, responsible for leading structural designs and managing compliance with relevant regulations.

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) opportunities
• Paid short term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life
• 15 paid days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options

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