Flight Research Staff Mechanical Engineer

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

2d • $162,500 - $216,700

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• B.S & 5+ years experience or M.S & 3+ years experience or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis
• “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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 fast-paced environment
• Lead efforts from conception through flight 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