Engineer, Metallic Materials & Processes

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.

Otto Aerospace is seeking an Engineer, Metallic Materials and Processes to be a member of our team. The ideal candidate has an interest in materials and processes 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 Materials and Processes department. This department advises on material selection and associated best practices, properties and allowables. They also author governing documents, test documents, and specifications related to materials and processes to be consumed in the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection and repair of Otto aircraft. Additionally, the department interfaces with manufacturing suppliers, ensuring all efforts related to materials and processes conform to Otto prescribed requirements.

• Provide guidance on matters relating to metallic materials and process to the Design and Manufacturing teams during product development and operation including fasteners and hardware.
• Provide guidance to the Design team regarding metallic material corrosion protection, heat treatment, coatings and finishes.
• Author materials and process specifications, test plans and reports.
• Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).

• B.S. in Material Science, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent

• 3-5 years of aircraft metallic M&P experience (or 2 with M.S.)
• Knowledge of industry standard materials and processes for metallic (required) and non-metallic (a plus) materials.
• Knowledge of metallic material fabrication techniques, such as machining, welding and sheet metal forming

• 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 vantages 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
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time, sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer, and must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

This role is on‑site at our facility at Meacham Airport in Ft Worth, TX and will transition to the permanent headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida upon facility readiness.

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 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

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.