Engineer, Environmental Control Systems

About Otto Aviation 

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 Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About the Role 

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to support the design, development, and integration of the environmental control system, including bleed air inflow, cabin pressurization, air conditioning, air distribution, and crew/passenger oxygen systems. 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 

• Define environmental control system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements. 
• Oversee supplier integration activities. 
• Support environmental control system development through preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases. 
• Generate, review, and/or approve system safety analysis, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation. 
• Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 regulatory requirements and interface with certification authorities. 
• Work with maintenance and operation experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets. 
• Oversee component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test. 
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status.  
• Design and develop fluid conveyance components for aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Conduct trade studies for optimized form, fit, and function of aerospace fluid systems to include detailed system layouts and airframe integration in CATIA 3DExperience (3dx) 
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate ECS/propulsion 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. 

 Who You Are 

 Education 

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent 

Experience 

• 2-5 years of experience in the design and development of aircraft environmental control systems, preferably related to bleed air inflow, cabin pressurization, air conditioning, air distribution, and crew/passenger oxygen systems. 
• Experience with bid, proposal, and project capture activities. 
• Knowledge of environmental control systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft. 
• Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to the environmental control system. 
• Knowledge and experience with RTCA D-160G and SAE ARP4754A. 
• Knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience. 
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures and key interfaces to environmental control systems. 
• Experience managing supplier relationships. 
• Minimum of 500 hours utilizing CATIA V5, V6, or 3dx 
• Experience with fabrication methods of high and low pressure metallic tubing and ducting, and composite ducting 
• 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 

 Required Skills (Interpersonal) 

• 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. 
• 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. 

Where You'll Be 

Otto Aviation is currently a hybrid/remote workplace culture, but has recently secured permanent headquarters for our corporate office in Jacksonville, Florida.  

 **This role will be remote with travel 1 week every 4 weeks at our temporary headquarters in Ft Worth, then move to onsite at our new location in Jacksonville, FL in 1-2 years. 

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. 

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, 13-14 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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