Senior Avionics and Electrical Systems Certification Engineer

6 days ago


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

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled Avionics and Electrical Systems Certification Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our certification team, you will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of our aircraft systems and equipment with federal airworthiness regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Determine and interpret the certification basis and establish compliance strategies for avionics and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Develop, review, and approve certification-related documents, including issue papers, special conditions, and equivalent levels of safety.
  • Work with multiple engineering teams to establish design development and certification plans that support Type Certification.
  • Convey and document requirements in a way that clearly breaks down regulations and guidance material.
  • Develop engineering specifications for avionics and electrical systems and equipment and review designs to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.
  • Plan and oversee test campaigns to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness standards.
Requirements
  • Expert-level understanding of design standards and verification methods for electrical systems and equipment.
  • Expert-level understanding of RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment.
  • Previous FAA certification experience with electrical systems and equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of 2X.1309 analyses and processes, including Advisory Circular E, SAE ARP4761, and SAE ARP4754A.
  • Ability to question traditional assumptions in the application of regulations, guidance material, and engineering specifications.
  • Ability to read, review, and create technical schematics, engineering specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • At least 10 years of relevant aviation or aerospace industry experience.
  • Bachelor of Science in an applicable engineering discipline.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Preferred Qualifications
  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) – Systems and Equipment (Electrical Equipment).
  • Whole-aircraft FAA certification program experience, Part 23 or Part 27 experience preferred.
  • Experience in testing, including instrumenting, data acquisition, and documenting and analyzing results.
  • Experience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standards.
  • Private pilot certificate or higher.
  • Familiar with Dassault Systemes engineering and management tools.
Compensation and Benefits

Joby offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $128,400 - $213,900/year. 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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