Joby Aviation

System Safety Engineer

Joby Aviation$126K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in related fields with 3+ years of professional experience
  • Strong foundation in system safety engineering principles
  • Familiarity with safety standards ARP4761
  • Experience in electric VTOL systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct system safety assessments for aircraft systems emphasizing electric propulsion
  • Establish and manage safety requirements effectively
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and address safety issues
  • Participate in design reviews, contributing safety insights throughout development
  • Maintain up-to-date system safety documentation aligned with design changes

Benefits

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

Joby Aviation is seeking a system safety engineer who will be a part of the system safety and certification organization. As part of this team, you will perform system safety assessments of flight-critical components and propulsion system and sub-systems for electric VTOL aircraft. 

Responsibilities
  • Conduct system safety assessments (FHA, FMEA, FTA, CCA) across aircraft systems in accordance with ARP4761 with an emphasis on electric propulsion systems
  • Establish, review and manage safety requirements 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams to identify safety issues and provide inputs
  • Participate in design reviews, providing safety input throughout the aircraft development lifecycle
  • Maintain system safety artifacts and keep them updated with design and configuration changes
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of industry experience
  • Advanced engineering degree in the above fields (M.S. or Ph.D.) and 3+ years of professional experience
Desired
  • Experience with electric motors and power electronics
Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,700 - $160,000/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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