Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Otto Aviation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otto Aviation seeks a dynamic Mechanical Systems Engineer to support designing the most efficient aircraft. This role involves collaboration on mechanical systems and requires creativity and adherence to technical standards, ideal for engineers passionate about aviation innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) opportunities

15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and sick leave

Potential bonuses and stock options

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical systems within aviation.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23/25 certification requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aerospace systems ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform trade studies and support supplier selection.
• Generate engineering analysis and technical documents.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

B. S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Dassault 3DX

CATIA V6

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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 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 mechanical systems. 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

• Work with Principal and Senior engineers to support the design and development of mechanical aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, to include the following:
• Flight Controls (ATA 27)
• Landing Gear (ATA 32)
• Ice Protection (ATA 30)
• Perform trade studies across key mechanical systems and features against requirements.
• Support supplier selection and integration activities.
• Mechanical system development through conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate mechanical system interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
• Generate engineering analysis, drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support requirements definition for system integrated test lab
• Support the development of CAD definition of mechanical systems within Otto’s PLM system.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations experts to meet reliability and maintainability targets.
• Support component, system, and aircraft-level functional testing, including ground and flight test.
  

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 mechanical systems for the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Experience with FAR Part 23 and/or Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to mechanical systems.
• Experience with RTCA D-160G and SAE ARP4754A, desired
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to generate and interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.
  
  

Required Skills (Interpersonal)

• 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 to address 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 are accountable to the 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.
  
  

Where You'll Be

Otto Aviation is currently a remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 2-3 years.

Benefits

Otto Aviation 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, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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