Manager, Flight Sciences

<h1>Manager, Flight Sciences</h1> <h2>About Otto Aerospace</h2> <p>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 for a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aerospace is designing world-class aircraft from first principles of physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance. </p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>We are seeking a Manager of Flight Sciences to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the technical definition, execution, and certification of all flight sciences disciplines, including applied aerodynamics; aircraft performance; stability &amp; control; external loads; aeroelasticity &amp; flutter; aeroacoustics; and wind tunnel testing.&nbsp; This role is responsible for integrating flight sciences engineering with Flight Test, Certification, Systems, Structures, and Program Management to ensure regulatory compliance, technical rigor, and on schedule program execution.</p> <p>The position combines hands on technical authority with people, budget, and planning responsibility, and is a key contributor to Otto aircraft development and certification programs.</p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Manage day-to-day operations of the Flight Sciences team, including staffing, hiring, mentoring, and performance management; career development and technical skill progression; and use of consultants, suppliers, and contractors as needed</li> <li>Promote a culture of technical excellence, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving</li> <li>Maintain and continuously improve Flight Sciences tools, processes, best practices, and technology/capability roadmaps</li> <li>Plan and execute Flight Sciences deliverables aligned with program schedule, budget, and technical maturity targets</li> <li>Direct aerodynamic design, configuration development, and optimization using first-principles physics and simulation-driven processes</li> <li>Ensure Flight Sciences outputs are clearly communicated, traceable, and integrated into program decisions</li> <li>Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks and uncertainties related to aerodynamic performance, handling qualities, and envelope limits</li> <li>Support engineering trade studies and configuration decisions with defensible, data driven analysis</li> <li>Serve as the technical approval authority for flight sciences analyses, reports, and certification data packages</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace En