Cabin Design Engineer

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

2d • $91,500 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Cabin Design Engineer to join our Airframe team here in Santa Cruz, CA. This is an exciting role involving managing the design, development, certification, and testing of the interior of the Joby aircraft. In this position, the individual will have a balanced responsibility of designing components, managing suppliers, system engineering, and certification. This role integrates the incredibly important balance of designing a product for our future customers to enjoy with the rigors of engineering a world-class aircraft.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline
• Ability to visualize complex 3D systems
• Keen eye for detail and willingness to design to strict aerospace standards
• Ability to select appropriate materials, coatings, and hardware to support design
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency with CAD
• Familiarity with FEM and hand calculations for structural sizing

Nice To Haves

• M.S/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline
• Hands-on experience designing and building parts in Aluminum, titanium, composite, plastic, and foam.
• Certification experience to FAR Part 23/25/27/29
• Cabin/interior aerospace design experience
• Specific certification experience with aircraft seats
• Experience with Dassault Systemes CATIA Part Design, Generative Shape design and Assembly Design

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and mechanical designs using sound 1st principal engineering principles
• Cradle to grave design support–everything from conceptual development through design reviews through release and manufacturing support
• Ensuring seat designs meet all performance and certification requirements
• Collaboration with engineering and certification teams to incorporate best practices
• Supply chain management
• Ability and willingness to work across multi-disciplinary teams ranging from certification system engineering to manufacturing technicians
• Creation of technical drawings and bill of materials
• Support of certification process through documentation and testing

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees