Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics. We’re a mature but scrappy startup guided by a team of experienced and accomplished aerospace leaders ushering in a revolutionary transonic super-laminar aircraft that is more operationally efficient and more environmentally friendly.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Otto Aerospace

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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 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 work on computer

- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

**Where You'll Be**

This role is hybrid on-site at our facility at Meacham Airport in Ft Worth, TX until mid/late 2026, at which time it will transition to full onsite in Jacksonville, FL.

**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.

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 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.

**What You'll Do**

- 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).

**Who You Are**

**Education**

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

**Experience**

- 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 sheetmetal forming

**Required 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

- 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.

**Where You'll Be**

- 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.

**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 paid company 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.

Engineer, Metallic Materials & Processes

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