Senior Engineer, Aircraft Systems, ECS @Otto Aviation

[Hiring] Senior Engineer, Aircraft Systems, ECS @Otto Aviation

Mar 17, 2025 - Otto Aviation is hiring a remote Senior Engineer, Aircraft Systems, ECS. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

Otto Aviation is seeking a dynamic engineer to oversee the design, development, and integration of the environmental control system, including:

Bleed air inflow
Cabin pressurization
Air conditioning
Air distribution
Equipment cooling

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.

Responsibilities

Define environmental control system requirements in line with Otto’s mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
Perform trade studies across key environmental control systems and features against requirements.
Oversee supplier integration activities.
Lead environmental control system development through preliminary design, detailed design, integration, and qualification phases.
Generate, review, and/or approve system safety analysis, engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans & reports, and compliance documentation.
Perform and/or review thermal/fluid analysis of the environmental control system.
Coordinate with cross functional teams to define and validate environmental control interfaces with adjacent systems and structures.
Lead development of environmental control system CAD definition within Otto’s PLM system.
Define and show compliance for responsible systems to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 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.
Technical oversight and mentorship of junior engineers.
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
5-8+ years of experience in the design and development of cabin pressurization and environmental control systems, including experience with vapor cycle and air cycle systems, electro-mechanical thermal/pressure control valves, outflow valves, pressurization controllers, temperature controllers, heat exchangers, and fans.
1+ years of experience overseeing, guiding, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
1+ years of involvement in bid, proposal, and project capture activities.
Strong knowledge of environmental control 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 environmental control system.
Strong understanding and experience with RTCA D-160G, DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A.
Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, and key interfaces to the environmental control system.
Proficiency with Dassault 3DX and/or CATIA V6 to interrogate both 3D and 2D data.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to support MRB activities.
Experience managing supplier relationships.

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.
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.

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.

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