Senior Design Engineer, Structures Mechanisms

4 days ago


Santa Cruz California, United States Joby Aviation Full time
Job Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most.

We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're seeking a passionate individual with composite and metallics experience to join our actuation and mechanisms engineering team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design lightweight structural aircraft components such as tilt pylons, mechanism linkages and adjacent structures
  • Perform initial layout and sizing
  • Conception, analysis, and selection of appropriate structural models
  • Detail design and fabrication instruction writing
  • Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing
  • Provide guidance to a team of junior engineers
  • Consult frequently with Team Leads
  • Comprehensive work concept/design/manufacturing
Requirements
  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of working experience in relevant industry
  • Experience with composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills
  • Proficiency in composite structures design
  • Experience in composites manufacturing
  • Proficiency in CAD
Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
  • 8+ years of working experience in relevant industry
  • Experience with Dassault Systemes CAD
  • Experience with designing certified aircraft structures
  • Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)
  • Experience in damage tolerant design and analysis
  • Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $187,400/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

EEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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