[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 SystemSkills• 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 bolthires• 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 processesBenefits• 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 optionsCompany 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