Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composites. They are seeking a Senior Engineer in Airframe Stress Analysis to perform stress analysis, author documentation, and support structural integrity assessments of aircraft components.
Responsibilities
- Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity
- Author, review and approve analysis documentation
- Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM)
- Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments
- Review and approve the engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM)
- Author, review and approve structural test plans and reports
- Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model)
- Develop stress analysis tools and methodologies
- Support multi-disciplinary configuration development and trade studies
- Interface with materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing and customers/regulation authorities
- Review, guide and support programs for new, supplemental and experimental certification under FAR Part 23 sub part C & D
- Mentor junior team members
Skills
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 5-7+ years of relevant industry experience (or 4+ with M.S.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with airframe static and fatigue stress analysis for both composite and metallic structures
- Knowledge of industry-standard classical analysis methods
- Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis methods (FEMAP experience is a plus)
- Experience authoring stress notes and stress reports
- Experience supporting disposition of non-conformances
- Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX
- Knowledge of typical airframe structural design criteria
- Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) opportunities
- Paid short term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Additional term life
- 15 paid days off
- 13-14 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options
Company Overview
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ottoaviation.com/.