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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 for 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 senior level design engineer to become a member of the structural design team.  The ideal candidate will have experience in development programs with a strong background in composite airframe design, materials, and manufacturing processes. You will be joining a lean organization that prioritizes high-functioning engineers with eagerness to contribute to all stages of aircraft development, flight test, and certification. You will also serve as a core member of the organization, aiding in the development of the company’s standard processes and procedures. Otto Aviation is seeking first principles engineers that balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.   What You'll Do   Lead clean sheet structural designs throughout the conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, assembly/integration, flight test, and certification phases   Manage an aircraft zone and show compliance for relevant 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, and internal design/marketing requirements   Oversee multi-disciplinary trade studies to meet all aircraft requirements and optimize KVIs   Develop and author company standard processes and procedures relevant to structural design   Lead the development of company design tools and composite/metallic design best practices   Manage key structural suppliers and partners   Individually prioritize design tasks and delegate to junior engineers   Interface with structural analysis, aircraft systems, testing/certification, and manufacturing teams to meet all design commitments while promoting a collaborative environment   Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate structural interfaces with adjacent systems and structures   Support both prototype and production of vehicle development while understanding the variations in respective design and manufacturing methodologies   Assist in the development and implementation of PLM tools   Provide technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers   Education   B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent   Experience   4+ years of aerospace structural design experience   Expertise in fixed wing or fuselage or empennage or aircraft structural design   Expertise in composite materials and manufacturing processes   Strong experience in aircraft level development programs   Proficiency in FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements pertinent to structural design, analysis, and manufacturing   Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing   Proficiency in Design for Manufacturability methodologies   Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, furnishings/interiors, and other key structural interfaces   Advanced proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX along with Dassault Composites Workbench   Experience in Enovia or 3DX PLM systems   Strong verbal and wr