Senior Composites Engineer, Methods and Allowables

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.

Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Composites Engineer (Methods and Allowables) to join our growing Materials and Process team. This role is a key position within the team as the company quickly moves towards FAA certification. The engineer will be expected to create validated standards and procedures for substantiation of various types of aircraft structural components. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work across multiple engineering disciplines and play an instrumental role in creating Joby’s design and analysis standards.

• Develop and validate structural analysis methods and standards
• Create tools for efficient, accurate analysis of composite and metallic structures
• Create and execute test plans to validate analysis tools and generate statistical design values for use in structural sizing
• Coordinate and collaborate with other team members to ensure that assigned projects meet technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements
• Communicate project plans, status updatea, and results to internal stakeholders
• Author white papers describing novel substantiation approaches

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering 
• 8+ years of industry experience related to the development and certification of composite structures for small aircraft
• Experience performing analysis (stress, stability) of composite structures for aerospace or other high-performance applications using finite element analysis and hand calculations 
• Solid understanding of composite materials, characterization testing, including test matrix definition, data evaluation, and basis property calculation 
• Excellent understanding of the mechanics of composite materials (Classical Lamination Theory, elastic and strength properties, failure modes) 
• Proficiency with programming or scripting languages (C++, Python, VBA, etc.)
• Ability to create well-written and accurate technical documents such as analysis templates, test plans, test reports, and certification documents

• M.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering
• 10+ years of experience related to the development and certification of composite structures for small aircraft
• In-depth knowledge of the certification process for composite aircraft structures (AC 20-107B) 
• Experience in the design and analysis of bonded and bolted joints
• Experience performing structural testing and test-analysis correlation of composite or metallic structures
• Working knowledge of composites design and manufacturing

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $149,900 - $206,100/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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.