Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis
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. Role Overview Otto Aerospace is seeking a Senior Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis to be a member of our team. The ideal candidate has relevant stress analysis experience 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 Structural Analysis department. This department employs classical and finite element analysis techniques to substantiate structure to the requirements. Additionally, they issue inspection plans to ensure the structure's continued airworthiness throughout the aircraft's lifetime. They also author governing documents and test documents, and specifications related to the aircraft structure to be consumed in the design, analysis, inspection and repair of Otto aircraft. What You'll Do 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. Who You Are Education B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent Experience 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 Elem...