[Remote] Hardware Engineering Manager - SuperNatural Vision (SNV)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, focusing on sustainability and advanced aerodynamics. As a Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead the hardware engineering team for the SuperNatural Vision Infotainment System, overseeing hardware development and integration while ensuring high-quality execution and compliance with aviation standards. Responsibilities • 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 Skills • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field • 10+ years of relevant industry experience in hardware engineering for shipped/released products in aviation, robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role • Experience leading hardware engineering teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept and architecture through production release and sustaining engineering • Experience defining hardware development roadmaps, managing project schedules and resources, and delivering complex electronics systems on time and within budget • Deep technical background in hardware system architecture and design • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including firmware, systems, manufacturing, quality, and certification to ensure successful product development and launch • Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships, contract manufacturers, and supply chain partners for electronics production • Passion for aviation and highly reliable system design with understanding of relevant certification requirements and industry standards • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing hardware engineering teams • Strong technical and strategic vision to define hardware roadmaps, guide architecture decisions, and balance innovation, reliability, schedule, and cost • Effective program management and communication skills, including resource planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and clear technical communication to all levels • Robust hardware engineering background across embedded systems, power electronics, signal integrity, PCB design, and system integration, with the ability to provide credible technical direction and resolve complex challenges • Experience working with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A compliance • Experience with FAA Part 23/25 or EASA CS-23/25 certification processes Benefits • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) opportunities • Paid short term disability • Voluntary long-term disability • Additional term life • 15 paid days off • 15 paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Potential bonuses • Stock options Company Overview • Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job