MRB Liaison Engineer

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

1d•$87,400 - $120,200

About The Position

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated Liaison Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as the company quickly moved towards FAA type and production certifications. The applicant is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for dispositioning non-conformances and ensuring that all materials and components meet airworthiness requirements while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail is critical and the engineer will have experience analyzing aircraft structures, supporting aircraft builds, and both composite and metallic repairs. Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment or support role is a must as you will play a key role in the scale up of Joby's high volume aircraft production line.

Requirements

B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline
Demonstrated hands-on experience within an aircraft m anufacturing or repair depot facility
Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD program
Excellent problem-solving skills
Highly proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments
Ability to travel domestically (25% or less if required)

Nice To Haves

M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline
Prior MRB experience and independent MRB approval authority
Experience developing and designing aircraft structural repairs and calculating basic static stress analysis in support of the repair disposition and/or repair drawing on both metallic and composite
In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior of aircraft components
Working knowledge of Polyworks and Femap/Nastran
Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure
Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program
Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23 and 27 regulations

Responsibilities

Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
Write robust dispositions with clear requirements to restore airworthiness
Produce structural substantiation reports in support of NCR disposition
Monitor trends of recurring discrepancies and support root cause corrective action initiatives
Directly communicate with quality, inspection, manufacturing engineers, and M&P