Joby Aviation

Mechnaical Engineer, Autonomy

Joby Aviation • $104K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of 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
  • 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)

Responsibilities

  • Own designs from concept to certification, including rapid prototyping and development testing
  • Conduct mass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysis
  • Troubleshoot issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the field
  • Drive system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerations
  • Design 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

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.

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) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or Master's degree with 3+ years of 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
  • 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)

 

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,800 - $181,000/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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