What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Research Mechanical Engineer position at Joby Aviation?
Joby Overview
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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.Overview
Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer to lead projects from a blank slate through flight tests in an iterative rapid prototyping environment. As a team member, you will leverage your deep understanding of fundamentals and demonstrated skillset to lead design efforts of a wide variety of mechanisms and components in support of aircraft research and development efforts. Your experience and passion should drive you to tackle issues and take on responsibilities beyond a single track mechanical engineer.
Responsibilities
- Rapid concept iteration
- Initial layout and sizing
- Detailed design and fabrication specifications
- Direct communication with other design engineers such as aero, systems, structures, and technicians in manufacturing and test in a highly collaborative fast paced environment
- Lead efforts from conception through flight testing
Required
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree of Mechanical Engineering or a related degree
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis
- Use of hand calculations and basic FEA tools for intial evaluations
- “Full-stack” experience including test design, equipment/component selection, hands-on builds, bring-up and troubleshooting
- Proficiency with CAD
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Strong analytical background
- Strong desire to wear multiple hats tackling cross functional tasks
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Desired
- Aviation or Automotive industry experience
- Electromechanical design involving complex kinematics
- Demonstrated experience leading projects
- Proficiency with Catia, preferably in 3D Experience Environment
- Ability to make effective trades between typical constraints such as weight, performance, risk, cost, and timeline
- Experience with instrumentation selection/procurement and data acquisition
- Mechatronics experience
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $113,900 - $187,400/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers 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.
Additional Information
Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $113,900 - $187,400
