Remote Lead, Flight Sciences & Certification

Otto Aerospace, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) opportunities

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Otto Aerospace seeks a Manager of Flight Sciences to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for technical definition, execution, and certification of flight sciences disciplines. You will integrate flight sciences with Flight Test, Certification, Systems, Structures, and Program Management to ensure compliance, technical rigor, and on-schedule execution.

You will plan and guide aerodynamic design, analyze data, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure clear communication of results to program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in flight sciences, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, or flight mechanics with leadership experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering engineering products to schedule.
• Experience supporting flight test campaigns and correlating analysis to flight data.
• Experience with civil certification standards (e.g., FAA Part 23 or Part 25).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic theory, aircraft performance, handling qualities, and flight test data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Flight Sciences team, including staffing, mentoring, and performance management.
• Career development and technical skill progression.
• Use of consultants, suppliers, and contractors as needed.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving.
• Maintain and improve Flight Sciences tools, processes, and roadmaps.
• Plan and execute Flight Sciences deliverables aligned with program schedule, budget, and maturity targets.
• Direct aerodynamic design and configuration development using first-principles physics and simulation-driven processes.
• Ensure outputs are communicated, traceable, and integrated into program decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to aerodynamic performance and envelope limits.
• Support trade studies and data-driven decision making.
• Serve as technical approval authority for analyses, reports, and certification data.

Skills

Flight Sciences

Aerodynamics

Flight Test

Certification

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

Otto Aerospace seeks a Manager of Flight Sciences to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for technical definition, execution, and certification of flight sciences disciplines. You will integrate flight sciences with Flight Test, Certification, Systems, Structures, and Program Management to ensure compliance, technical rigor, and on-schedule execution.

You will plan and guide aerodynamic design, analyze data, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure clear communication of results to program