Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Support development of stress analysis tools and methodologies.
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
• Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing, and customers/regulation authorities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (or 1+ with M.S.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
• Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX is a plus
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Motivation
  • Teamwork and Team Building
  • Strong Business Communication

Where You'll Be

This position will be on-site at our Ft Worth, TX facility or may be remote with travel for the first few months. We are targeting candidates who live (or want to live) in Jacksonville, Florida where our site is due to open in late 2026.

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
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

About Otto Aerospace

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.