Associate Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis

About Otto Aerospace 
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 an Engineer, Airframe Stress Analysis to be a member of our team.  The ideal candidate has relevant stress analysis experience and a willingness to learn.  You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft.  Otto Aviation is seeking engineers, who are comfortable working from first principles, work great in a team atmosphere and get things done. 

 Responsibilities 

• Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite structural components, assemblies and systems to provide inputs to the design and ensure structural integrity.
• Author analysis documentation.
• Create and/or utilize Finite Element Models (FEM).
• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) assessments.
• Review engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM).
• Author structural test plans and reports.
• Compare structural test results to analytical models (test vs Finite Element Model).
• Support development of 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 

Qualifications/Requirements 

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of 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)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6/3DX and ENOVIA V5/V6/3DX is a plus 

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 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 

Where You'll Be

**This position will be on-site at our Ft Worth, TX facility or may be remote with travel for the first few months.  We are targeting candidates who live (or want to live) in Jacksonville, Florida where our site is due to open in late 2026.

Benefits

Otto Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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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