Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer — Remote-First

Otto Aerospace; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive benefits package

Remote-first with travel

Job summary

Otto Aerospace is seeking a senior designer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of the Flight Control Systems. You will join a team dedicated to creating the world’s most efficient aircraft and work with first principles engineers in a collaborative environment.

The role involves leading technical ownership, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with Part 23 / Part 25 requirements while developing detailed CAD models and interface control documents.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years in Flight Control Systems development, Part 23/25 experience a plus.
• Experience with electro-mechanical actuation and interface control drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of the Secondary Flight Control System.
• Perform trade studies to optimize architecture, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure interfaces and certification objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain interface control documents, models, and drawings.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Flight control systems

3D CAD

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

System integration

Certification knowledge

Leadership & mentorship

Technical ownership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Otto Aerospace is seeking a senior designer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of the Flight Control Systems. You will join a team dedicated to creating the world’s most efficient aircraft and work with first principles engineers in a collaborative environment.

The role involves leading technical ownership, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with Part 23 / Part 25 requirements while developing detailed CAD models and interface control documents.