Sr. Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

Otto Aviation Group; Mississippi; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Airframe Stress Analysis to join their remote team. This role involves performing critical stress analysis on both metallic and composite structures, ensuring the integrity of groundbreaking aircraft designs. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing your expertise to develop advanced stress analysis tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to the development of the world’s most efficient aircraft. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence in aviation.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Subsidized Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Opportunities

Paid Short Term Disability

Voluntary Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in stress analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components.
• Author and review analysis documentation and structural test plans.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6/3DX

FEMAP

Job description

Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

Remote

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 Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis to be a member of our team. The ideal candidate has relevant stress analysis experience and a willingness to learn. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking engineers who are comfortable working from first principles, work great in a team atmosphere, and get things done.

What You'll Do

1. Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies, and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
2. Author, review, and approve analysis documentation.
3. Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
4. Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
5. Review and approve engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
6. Author, review, and approve structural test plans and reports.
7. Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
8. Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies.
9. Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
10. Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing, and customers/regulatory authorities.
11. Review, guide, and support programs for new, supplemental, and experimental certification under FAR Part 23 sub part C & D.
12. Mentor junior team members.

Who You Are

1. B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
2. 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or 2+ with M.S.).
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures.
5. Knowledge of industry standard classical analysis methods.
6. Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus).
7. Experience authoring stress notes and stress reports.
8. Experience supporting disposition of non-conformances.
9. Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX.
10. Knowledge of typical airframe structural design criteria.
11. Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
2. Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
3. Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
4. Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
5. Self-Motivation: Exude the highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
6. Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and are accountable to shared goals.
7. 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.
8. Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively.

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.

Otto Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.