Systems Engineer- Flight Research

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

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About The Position

The Systems Engineers will own the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of a single or multiple avionics systems, ranging from requirements management, development, certification, and entry into service. Joby Aviation’s flight research team is looking for a passionate Systems Engineering Engineer to join our growing team. This is a position that provides the engineer a chance to interact with many of the key teams and disciplines within the company. The Systems Engineer will provide technical guidance and coordination across the Autonomy Systems. This role will own the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of the autonomy system, ranging from requirements management, development, certification, and entry into service. This role will be responsible for leading the development and certification of systems and sub-systems and ensuring successful design validation and verification. The Systems Engineer will work very closely with Software, Hardware and GNC teams to ensure the avionics systems meet the needs of the program. This position requires a solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry specific certification processes. This position requires enough background knowledge and a willingness to learn to enable one to understand the complex trade-offs involved in the system design both within Avionics and across the aircraft systems as a whole. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude towards the project, strong work ethic, and being able to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must.

Requirements

Solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry-specific certification processes
Positive attitude towards the project
Strong work ethic
Ability to self-manage and learn new skills
Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
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.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and certification of Avionics and lighting systems and sub-systems
Ensure successful design validation and verification
Work with FAA Engineers and Joby DERs to ensure compliance with federal airworthiness regulations