Engineer, SNV Integration (SuperNatural Vision)

About Otto Aviation
Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Leveraging a combination of laminar flow aerodynamics and carbon-fiber materials, Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft that take advantage of first principles physics and deliver ground-breaking performance.

About the Role

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to lead the integration of the Supernatural Vision System (SNV). You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the integration effort for both Cockpit and Cabin Supernatural Vision Systems (SNV), ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Otto’s internal SNV team to support system definition and development.
• Conduct trade studies for optimized, fit, form, and function of SNV systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience (3DX).
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to develop, define, and validate SNV system mechanical and electrical interfaces with adjacent systems and structures, including:
  • Generation of zonal reference models (ZRM), interface control models (ICM) and drawings (ICD).
  • Coordination of design and integration efforts with internal SNV team.
• Support development of CAD definition for SNV integration within Otto’s PLM system.
• Generate engineering analysis, drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support requirements definition for system integrated test lab / rig.
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets.
• Support component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test.

Who You Are

Education

• BS., in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in the design and development of electrical systems for aerospace.
• Knowledge of electrical systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft.
• Experience with FAR Part 23 and/or Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to electrical systems.
• Desired experience with RTCA D-160G and SAE ARP4754A.
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to generate and interrogate both 3D and 2D data. 
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.

Required 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.

Where You'll Be

**This is a remote position, with travel to the company headquarters in Ft Worth, TX, 1 week every 4-6 weeks for team collaboration

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.

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