Hardware Engineering Manager - SuperNatural Vision (SNV)

Hardware Engineering Manager - SuperNatural Vision (SNV)

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

As a Hardware Engineering Manager at Otto Aerospace, you will lead the team responsible for the architecture, development, and integration of advanced hardware systems for the SuperNatural Vision Infotainment System (SNVIS). You will oversee top-level hardware features, requirements, and system specifications, guide vendor and technology-partner engagements, and drive the full engineering lifecyclefrom concept and design through implementation, validation, and release. This role will report to the VP Software.

The SuperNatural Vision (SNV) team at Otto Aerospace is dedicated to developing cutting-edge cabin interior systems that enhance the in-flight experience for passengers. Our team is responsible for the design, development, and integration of the SuperNatural Vision Infotainment System, including all hardware, software, and AI / ML engineering.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage top-level hardware features, requirements, and system specifications for the SNVIS platform
• Lead the hardware engineering organization, setting technical direction, establishing best practices, and ensuring high-quality execution across design, development, and validation
• Oversee definition, tracking, and maintenance of hardware requirements for compute modules, power systems, sensors, and all supporting electronic subsystems
• Guide vendor and technology-partner engagements, including evaluation and selection of processors, boards, components, and hardware subsystems
• Ensure comprehensive system-level requirements are captured and managed, including power, performance, data I / O, communication protocols, reliability, environmental, and thermal constraints
• Drive and support aviation certification activities for hardware systems and safety-critical components
• Lead and coordinate engineering design reviews, hardware bring-up, integration efforts, and cross-functional validation activities
• Define and maintain interface specifications between SNVIS hardware, embedded compute systems, avionics buses, and the Cabin Management System

Who You Are

Education

Experience

Required Skills

Where You'll Be

This role is a remote position and will travel 1 week every 4-6 weeks to our corporate headquarters for team collaboration.

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, 15 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.