Manager,FlightSciences

Manager, Flight Sciences 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 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.  About the Role 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 external loads; aeroelasticity aeroacoustics; and wind tunnel testing. 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. 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Promote a culture of technical excellence, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving Maintain and continuously improve Flight Sciences tools, processes, best practices, and technology/capability roadmaps Plan and execute Flight Sciences deliverables aligned with program schedule, budget, and technical maturity targets Direct aerodynamic design, configuration development, and optimization using first-principles physics and simulation-driven