Systems Engineer, IFPCS Verification

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

10h•$126,700 - $153,700•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Verification Engineer to join our Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) team at our Santa Cruz, CA facility. The Verification Engineer will report to the IFPCS Verification Team Lead and will play a key role in advancing the verification of flight and propulsion control system for the JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft. The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System has responsibility for the aircraft primary flight control functions — including pilot inceptors, flight sensors, data processing and communications, control laws, control surface and propulsion effectors, vehicle navigation, and air data sensors — as well as some vehicle management functions, which are all combined to effect stability, guidance and control of the aircraft. The position offers the opportunity to apply a broad range of systems and verification engineering skills, with accountabilities spanning requirements verification, Failure Mode and Effects Testing (FMET), test automation, and certification artifact preparation. The program is currently in the late Detailed Design Phase, with a principal focus on system integration, design validation, and verification activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
Application of disciplined systems engineering processes, including requirements management, safety assessment concepts
Development of requirements-based Verification Test Case and Test Procedures development
Experience working in a laboratory test environment
Experience in a verification or test engineering role within an aerospace or technology company within complex systems environments
Skills and ability to address technical issues, analyze test results, deduce root causes, and provide solutions to engineering problems
Familiarity with digital electronic equipment operating in an integrated system
Willingness to learn the operation of aerospace equipment applicable to Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft
Working knowledge and experience with digital engineering application tools, or the ability to rapidly learn and apply them
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English
Ability to work both collaboratively and in a self-sufficient manner
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
For this role, the candidate must be on site based at Joby's Santa Cruz, CA location
Willingness to visit and work at other nearby Joby facilities as needed to perform assignments

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years of aerospace industry experience in systems verification, Flight Controls, or Propulsion system development
Experience integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems
Familiarity with the verification aspects Development Assurance processes according to SAE ARP4754 and RTCA DO178
Familiarly with digital Electric Motor control principles and mechanization
Automation of execution and data analyses verification activities
Working knowledge or the ability to support of DO-160G Environmental Qualification testing and test data review
Working knowledge and experience with tools used in verification activities such as Grafana, Python
Working knowledge or exposure to digital modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Working knowledge or studies in aircraft systems, relevant equipment, or System Engineering principles
Familiarity with Certification Regulations
Experience with electric vehicle or electric powertrain technology
Proficiency with Requirements Management tools (Siemens Polarion is a plus)
Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible
Experience with model-based engineering using MATLAB/Simulink
Familiarity with Dassault Systems Engineering and Management tools (Enovia)

Responsibilities

Develop, review or contribute to aspects of Verification activities such as test plans, test cases, and test procedures for an integrated Flight Control/Propulsion system
Conduct verification activities to confirm aircraft control system behavior, including dynamic aircraft response resulting from real or simulated failures
Perform data analyses and test report generation based on results of verification test campaigns
Manage problem reports, resolve technical issues, and track findings to closure
Collaborate with the Analysis Team on simulation test cases supporting IFPCS program milestones and formal performance reports
Develop automation capabilities to support execution of Verification Test Cases
Work with the IFPCS team to develop verification test cases as a means of compliance to FAA regulatory requirements
Prepare verification artifacts, briefing materials, and technical documentation for design reviews, program reviews, safety-of-flight reports, and regulatory audits
Assist in creating Type Certification documents and Verification reports for submittal to Regulatory Authorities
Report technical risks identified, and provide idea opportunities associated with IFPCS verification activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design, Systems Engineering, Quality, Development Assurance, Airworthiness, and Program Management teams on impacts of the verification activities
Provide guidance and mentoring to team members, on any technical expertise related to the development and execution of verification activities