Rotordynamics Engineer

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

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About The Position

As a Rotordynamics Engineer, you will play an integral role in the development of Joby's rotordynamics load criteria. This position requires a solid mathematical and engineering background in aeronautical/aerospace disciplines, with a specific focus on rotordynamics and aircraft dynamics.
You will operate in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with flight physics, testing, airframe, and certification teams to solve complex issues and certify our cutting-edge VTOL aircraft.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years of detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft.
• Technical Expertise: Excellent understanding of aircraft loads and aeroelasticity.
• Proficiency in NASTRAN, ABAQUS, RCAS, UMARC, or similar aeroelastic tools.
• Effective with MATLAB, Python, Bash, and Excel.
• Systems: Ability to use High-Performance Computing (HPC) assets (Compute clusters / Linux).
• Regulatory: Experience developing/authoring certification documentation and interpreting engineering specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Industry Knowledge: 2+ years in aircraft certification (FAR/EASA 27 or Military Cert compliance).
• Advanced Skills: Demonstrated ability to quantify aircraft/component external loads.
• Experience correlating load models using experimental data.
• Extensive HPC or cloud computing skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Modeling & Development: Develop external loads, rotordynamic models, and aerodynamic databases for propeller/aeroelastic simulations.
• Analysis: Create multi-body analysis simulations and implement rotordynamic loads databases for structural and propeller design teams.
• Validation: Interpret experimental data to correlate and validate aircraft aeroelastic models.
• Testing Support: Support flight, ground, and laboratory testing for model development and empirical certification loads.
• Certification: Determine certification basis, establish compliance strategies, and develop/review certification-related documentation.
• Mentorship: Work with and mentor engineering teams across diverse aerospace and non-aerospace backgrounds.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level