Flight Research Senior Mechanical Engineer

buscojobs España; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 188.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Joby Aviation seeks a motivated mechanical engineer to oversee design efforts in aircraft research and development. This role involves leading projects from conception through flight testing in a collaborative environment, requiring proficiency in mechanical design and CAD.

Servicios

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Formación

• B.S & 5+ years experience or M.S & 3+ years experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Aviation or Automotive industry valued.
• Proficiency in electromechanical design and instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects from initial layout through flight testing.
• Direct collaboration with design engineers across disciplines.
• Develop detailed design and fabrication specifications.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Materials selection

Kinematics

Troubleshooting

Analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD

Catia

Descripción del empleo

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer to lead projects from a blank slate through flight tests in an iterative rapid prototyping environment. As a team member, you will leverage your deep understanding of fundamentals and demonstrated skillset to lead design efforts of a wide variety of mechanisms and components in support of aircraft research and development efforts. Your experience and passion should drive you to tackle issues and take on responsibilities beyond a single track mechanical engineer.

Responsibilities

• Initial layout and sizing
• Detailed design and fabrication specifications
• Direct communication with other design engineers such as aero, systems, structures, and technicians in manufacturing and test in a highly collaborative fast paced environment
• Lead efforts from conception through flight testing

Required

• B.S & 5+ years experience or M.S & 3+ years experience or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis
• Full-stack” experience including test design, equipment / component selection, hands-on builds, bring-up and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with CAD
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Strong analytical background
• Strong desire to wear multiple hats tackling cross functional tasks

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

• Aviation or Automotive industry experience
• Electromechanical design involving complex kinematics
• Demonstrated experience leading projects
• Proficiency with Catia, preferably in 3D Experience Environment
• Ability to make effective trades between typical constraints such as weight, performance, risk, cost, and timeline
• Experience with instrumentation selection / procurement and data acquisition
• Mechatronics experience

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $187,400 / 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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.

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