Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures

Joby Aviation; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; USD 113.000 - 188.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate design engineer to join their team, focusing on developing structural airframe components for an all-electric air taxi. This exciting role involves working on cutting-edge technology and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. You'll leverage your expertise in composite and metallic design while guiding early career engineers. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including RSUs and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to contribute to the future of air transportation, this opportunity is for you.

Servicios

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Formación

• 5+ years in relevant industry with composite and metallic design experience.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to perform hand calculations.

Responsabilidades

• Design composite/metallic brackets for aircraft systems integration.
• Create detailed drawings and perform structural hand calculations.

Conocimientos

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Composite Structures Design

Mechanical Properties Knowledge

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline

Herramientas

CAD Software

Dassault Systemes/Catia

Finite Element Tools (Abaqus)

Descripción del empleo

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate individual with extensive composite and metallic design experience to join our design engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for the development & detailed design of structural airframe components to integrate electrical systems. As an experienced engineer, you will also be responsible for providing guidance, technical knowledge and strategic insight to fellow team members.

You will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work, to actual production. For this role, you will have a strong understanding of CAD design, and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models and drawings. Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our electronics, wiring systems, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of static and structural hand-calculations
• Design of composite/metallic brackets to integrate electronics and other aircraft systems
• Perform initial layout and sizing
• Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting
• Composite <-> metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion
• Detailed drawing creation, GD&T
• Background in composite design
• Experience with a variety of materials and comfort with relative mechanical properties across material families
• Experience utilizing multiple manufacturing processes, such as subtractive, additive, carbon fiber composite lay-up, and injection molding
• Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing
• Provide guidance to early career engineers
• Consult frequently with team leads

Required

• 5+ years of working experience in relevant industry
• B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Proficiency in composite structures design
• Proficiency in CAD
• Able to relocate permanently (position is based in Santa Cruz, CA)

Desired

• M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
• 8+ years of working experience in relevant industry
• Experience integrating systems in aircraft
• Experience with Dassault Systemes/Catia CAD
• Experience in composites manufacturing
• Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)
• Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus

EEO

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $113,900 - $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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.