Senior Engineer, Structures Design

About the role

Otto Aerospace is seeking a senior level design engineer to join the structural design team. The ideal candidate will have experience in development programs with a strong background in composite airframe design, materials, and manufacturing processes. They will be part of a lean organization that prioritizes high-functioning engineers contributing to all stages of aircraft development, flight test, and certification. They will also serve as a core member of the organization, aiding in the development of standard processes and procedures.

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
• Aid in the development and implementation of PLM tools
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers