Associate Engineer, Mechanical Systems Design

Ft. Worth, Tx

Associate Engineer, Mechanical Systems Design

About Otto Aerospace

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 Aerospace is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About the Role

Otto Aerospace is seeking a dynamic engineer to support the design, development, and integration of Mechanical Systems, including Interior Furnishings & Equipment. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aerospace is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, to include the following:

o Mechanical Systems

• Flight Controls (ATA 27)
• Landing Gear (ATA 32)
• Ice Protection (ATA 30)

o Furnishings & Equipment (ATA 25)

• Cabin Interior Furnishings & Equipment
• Cockpit Interior Furnishings
• Conduct trade studies for optimized form, fit, and function of mechanical systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience (3DX)
• Support generation of Interface Control Documentation (3D and 2D models)
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews, incorporating structural, thermal, environmental and ergonomic requirements
• Collaborate with industrial design, stress, certification, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate interfaces with adjacent systems and structures
• Create both experimental and production digital product definition for components, assemblies, and installations, to include dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to fully define the configuration
• Produce bill of materials and assist in manufacturing assembly instructions

Who You Are

Education

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

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in Mechanical Systems design

Preferred Skills

• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and installation methods of mechanical components
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T
• Experience with model and drawing checking, engineering part and model release, and engineering change process
• Experience in composite and metallic rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing) for both experimental and production applications
• Experience utilizing CATIA V5, V6, or 3dx

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
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability; follows through on commitments and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• 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
• Values team success over individual credit, supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and…