Senior Engineer, Electrical & IVHMS

About Otto Aviation 
Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Leveraging a combination of laminar flow aerodynamics and carbon-fiber materials, Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft that take advantage of first principles physics and deliver ground-breaking performance. 

 About the Role 

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to lead the development of the Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring System (IVHMS) and support integration of the electrical system. 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 Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring System (IVHMS) requirements in line with Otto’s mission and product support objectives. 
• Lead IVHMS development and integration activities through preliminary and detailed design phases. 
• Perform trade studies across key vehicle health monitoring solutions against requirements. 
• Assist in system selection, configuration, and oversee supplier integration activities. 
• Coordinate with cross functional teams and validate IVHMS and electrical interfaces for mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and airframe systems. 
• Support development electrical systems through design, development, integration, and qualification, including: 
• Power Generation & Distribution 
• Lighting 
• Support development of IVHMS and electrical system CAD definition within Otto’s PLM system. 
• Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulatory certification requirements. 
• Work with maintenance and product support experts on meeting reliability and maintainability targets. 
• Support component, system, and aircraft level functional testing, including ground and flight test. 
• Technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers. 
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status. 

Who You Are 

Education 

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

Experience 

• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field. 
• 5+ years of involvement in bid, proposal, and project capture activities. 
• 4+ years of experience overseeing, guiding, and mentoring less experienced engineers. 
• Strong understanding of sensor integration and datalogging related to the development of Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring System requirements and implementation. 
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution systems common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft. 
• Mastery of FAR Part 23 and Part 25 certification requirements and processes pertinent to the electrical system. 
• Strong understanding and experience with RTCA D-160G, DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A. 
• Familiarity with both 28 VDC and 270 VDC electrical systems. 
• Familiarity with EWIS (Electrical Wiring InterConnect System). 
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience. 
• Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, and structures and key interfaces to avionics / electrical system. 
• Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to interrogate both 3D and 2D data. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience managing supplier relationships. 

Required 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. 

Where You'll Be 

Otto Aviation is currently a remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 2-3 years. 

 Otto Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.” 

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