Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

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.

Role Overview

Otto Aerospace 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. Otto Aerospace is seeking engineers, who are comfortable working from first principles, work great in a team atmosphere and get things done.

The successful candidate will join the Structural Analysis department. This department employs classical and finite element analysis techniques to substantiate structure to the requirements. Additionally, they issue inspection plans to ensure the structure's continued airworthiness throughout the aircraft's lifetime. They also author governing documents and test documents, and specifications related to the aircraft structure to be consumed in the design, analysis, inspection and repair of Otto aircraft.

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

Education

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Experience

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

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication 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 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 accountable to 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.
• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively

Where You'll Be

**This will start as a remote position, with travel to the company's temporary headquarters in Ft Worth, TX, then will transition to on-site at our new location in Jacksonville, FL, upon facility readiness (6-12 months).

Benefits

Otto Aerospace 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, 13-14 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aerospace 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.

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