Joby Aviation

Mechanical Engineer

Joby Aviation$85K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in the industry including internships or projects.
  • CAD proficiency (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for design and assemblies.
  • Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science.

Responsibilities

  • Own designs from concept to certification.
  • Conduct rapid prototyping and development testing.
  • Perform mass optimization, stress, and thermal analysis.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing, testing, and field issues.
  • Drive considerations for system safety and reliability.
  • Design for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
  • Communicate design risks and complex concepts clearly.
  • Collaborate effectively across multiple areas of expertise.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
Overview

This role lives within the System Electronics Mechanical team. This team is responsible for designing the pilot inceptors, air data probe, and numerous computer assemblies across the S4, as well as mechanically designing next-generation perception suites for enabling autonomy for future aircraft. We’re seeking a passionate, hands-on, and fundamentally strong engineer to own designs from concept to certification, work cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions, and ensure the safe, lightweight, and reliable delivery of electromechanical assemblies to aircraft. (We're open to earlier career through senior level candidates for this position).

Responsibilities

Own designs from concept to certification, including: 

  • Rapid prototyping and development testing
  • Mass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysis
  • Troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the field
  • Driving system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerations
  • Designing for manufacturability and cost at the component and assembly levels
  • Communicate design risks, complex concepts, and data clearly and honestly
  • Collaborate effectively and with humility across multiple areas of expertise
Required
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) 
  • 1+ years of demonstrated working experience in relevant industry, including internships, co-ops, academic research, or project experience
  • Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for complex surfacing, part design, and assemblies
  • Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science
Desired
  • M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) 
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience, concept through production
  • Familiarity with DO-160G mechanical requirements for aerospace applications 
  • Familiarity with both low-voltage and high-voltage electromechanical designs
  • Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks)

 

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $85,200 - $117,200/yr. 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.

 

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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