Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Joby Overview

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is looking for a passionate engineer who can join our growing team. This multidisciplinary position provides the engineer a chance to interact with many of the key teams within the company. The Systems Engineer will assist with the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of a single or multiple aircraft systems, ranging from requirements management, development, certification, and entry into service. Systems Engineers will coordinate between various departments - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Joby Test Team,  Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Operations - as necessary to ensure the technical success of their system(s). Systems Engineers will work closely with FAA Engineers and Joby DERs to ensure their responsible system(s) comply with all federal airworthiness regulations.

This position requires a basic understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry-specific certification processes. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude toward the project, a strong work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must.

The Systems Engineer - Mechanical will be responsible for some or all systems related to:

• System 21 – Environmental Controls

• System 25 - Systems and Equipment

• System 30 – Ice and Rain Protection

• System 32 – Landing Gear

• System 52 – Doors

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, approve, and manage system requirements – including but not limited to regulatory, safety, human factors, design, environmental, manufacturing, quality, operational, and service requirements

• Serve as the system-level focal point for integration and coordination activities with various departments and the certification authorities

• Participate in multi-disciplinary design reviews throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness as required to coordinate and communicate system design projects

• Assist with trade studies, analyses, and test programs as necessary to validate system architectures meet all requirements

• Generate and/or review:

  • System safety analyses, such as FHAs, FTAs, CCAs, etc.

  • Engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications

  • Engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications

  • System and equipment test plans and reports

  • Compliance documentation

  • System engineering processes

• Coordinate as required to execute and manage system design projects, testing, certification, production readiness, etc.

• Work with various company departments to ensure equipment and low-level designs meet all system and aircraft-level requirements.

• Various project management tasks as required.

• Supplier Coordination during RFQ

• Design development and qualification of supplier components

Required

• 3+ years experience of relevant industry experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred

• A passion for aircraft, engineering and electric air transportation

• Self-starter and able to learn on the job

• Skilled at creating and reviewing technical schematics, logical and functional diagrams, and engineering specifications

• Excellent problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills

• Basic knowledge of FAA regulations and guidance material and industry standards

• Proficient in English

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Desired

• 6+ years experience of relevant industry experience

• Master of Science in Engineering required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred

• Working knowledge of SAE ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, and familiarity with 2X.1309 analyses and processes, including Advisory Circular 23.1309-1E

• Working knowledge of DO-160G environmental qualification

• Previous experience with aircraft systems

• Private pilot certificate or higher

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $135,100 - $180,200/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.