Associate Manufacturing Engineer, LASAR; Robotics

Associate Manufacturing Engineer, LASAR (Robotics)

Fort Worth, Texas

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.

Otto Aerospace is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the laminar aerodynamic surfaces and robotics for Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) builds of the Phantom 3000. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will also help the team prepare for low‑rate initial production (LRIP) and full‑rate production (FRP) at the Final Assembly Integration and Test (FAIT) Facility, in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer role will contribute to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities and technical objectives for the Phantom 3000 finish system. This role will work at the intersection of aerodynamics, precision manufacturing, and automation to ensure flight‑critical surfaces meet stringent performance, quality, and repeatability requirements.

Working under general direction, the individual possesses basic knowledge in manufacturing engineering and assembly technical areas and can learn to develop imaginative manufacturing processes or tooling designs. The individual will support Manufacturing Engineering technical POCs on projects, programs, and/or cross‑functional teams.

• Assist in the implementation and sustainment of robotic and automated systems for surface finishing, trimming, drilling, coating, sanding, polishing, and inspection.
• Support robotic programming, cell setup, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for laminar aerodynamic surfaces.
• Complete 3DX training and learn how to create an MBOM, BOP, and work instructions.
• Assist in developing and executing plans for manufacturing trials.
• Learn and execute design for manufacturability (DFM), producibility analysis, and manufacturing trade‑studies to determine cost‑effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives using a variety of data and analysis techniques.
• Identify, report, and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks.
• Work through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing tasks and projects to achieve specific goals aligned to program/IPT success criteria.
• Work and deliverables are reviewed and checked through team leadership and functional management to adequately meet objectives.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologies.

• 0–2 years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and Outlook.
• Some experience with 3D modeling – CATIA 3DX or V5/V6, and Delmia preferred.
• Exposure to robotic systems, automated inspection, or digital manufacturing tools preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, test plans, and technical procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – preferably with high level knowledge or understanding of composite manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Continuous learning mindset.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
  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.
• Self‑Motivation: A high level of commitment and motivation to see tasks through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building:
  Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily…