Senior Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Engineer

Otto Aviation; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of aviation innovation, where you will oversee the design and development of cutting-edge environmental control systems for a revolutionary business jet. This role offers the chance to work with a team of dedicated engineers, focusing on sustainability and efficiency in aircraft design. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're driven by creativity and technical excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Subsidized Medical Coverage

401(k) Opportunities

Paid Short Term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

15 Paid Days Off

15 Paid Holidays

Potential Bonuses

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in design of cabin pressurization systems.
• Experience with vapor cycle and air cycle systems.
• Strong knowledge of FAR Part 23 and Part 25.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for environmental control systems.
• Lead system development through design and testing phases.
• Oversee supplier integration activities.

Skills

Cabin Pressurization Design

Environmental Control Systems

Thermal/Fluid Analysis

Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Dassault 3DX

CATIA V6

Job description

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 oversee the design, development, and integration of the environmental control system, including bleed air inflow, cabin pressurization, air conditioning, air distribution, and equipment cooling . 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

• Define environmental control system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Perform trade studies across key environmental control systems and features against requirements.
• Oversee supplier integration activities .
• Lead environmental control system development through preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases.
• Generate, review, and/or approve system safety analysis , engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation .
• Perform and/or review thermal/fluid analysis of the environmental control system
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate environmental control interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
• Lead development of environmental control system CAD definition within Otto’s PLM system.
• Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulatory requirements and interface with certification authorities.
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets.
• Oversee component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test.
• Technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

Who You Are

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-8+ years of experience in the design and development of cabin pressurization and environmental control systems, including experience with vapor cycle and air cycle systems, electro-mechanical thermal/pressure control valves, outflow valves, pressurization controllers, temperature controllers, heat exchangers and fans.
• 1+ years of experience overseeing, guiding, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• 1+ years of involvement in bid, proposal, and project capture activities.
• Strong knowledge of environmental control systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Mastery of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to the environmental control system.
• Strong understanding and experience with RTCA D-160G , DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A.
• Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures and key interfaces to the environmental control system.
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.

Interpersonal Skills

• 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 in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see tasks/projects from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture that facilitates people with unique personalities and skills, happily working together to accomplish a shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use thoughtful 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.

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.

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