Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


McLean, United States OST Full time

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Systems Engineer (Aviation)

Job Duties (Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

This position focuses on the studying, designing, and planning for an advanced air mobility (AAM) program for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and electric short take-off and landing (eSTOL) vehicles. This work is part of a multi-faceted team, involving specialists and stakeholders from various backgrounds. Work requires travel to different facilities and offices. Specific responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform a meta-analysis on existing studies and research findings related to AAM
  • Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments of existing runways
  • Design and plan necessary upgrades to support eVTOL and eSTOL operations
  • Recommend regulatory changes in support of safe and environmentally friendly AAM operations
  • Plan, review, oversee, and assess AAM pilots and testing events
  • Create and maintain documentation in support of the project
  • Prepare and conduct briefing sessions with stakeholders, soliciting input and recommendations
  • Identify, document, and navigate stakeholders through risks, issues, constraints, dependencies, and assumptions
  • Engage and communicate with other stakeholders, as appropriate, to progress project success
  • Execute work in alignment with industry, customer, and company ethics, policies, and processes
Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Ten years of experience in aviation or aerospace engineering
  • Experience with AAM, airport infrastructure, and aircraft systems
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have: (skills that are not required, but nice to have)
  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license


This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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