Aerospace Materials Engineer, Additive Manufacturing

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Materials Engineer to own the full material lifecycle for additive manufacturing metallic components, from feedstock qualification through post-processing and failure analysis. You will work at the intersection of lab work and cross‑functional collaboration to support certification and production.

The role requires a strong command of microstructure-processing-properties relationships in aerospace alloys, hands-on lab work, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study.
• 2+ years in metallic materials characterization, processing, or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with metallic powder characteristics, handling, and qualification.
• Experience with AM processes and materials characterization techniques (microscopy, hardness, mechanical testing).

Responsibilities

• Own the full material lifecycle for AM metallic components, from feedstock qualification through post-processing and failure analysis.
• Define and qualify AM surface finishing and post-processing steps including coatings and heat treatments.
• Investigate failures; prepare material and process specifications for FAA certification and supplier qualification.
• Collaborate with stress, design, and quality teams on material inputs and qualification data.

Skills

Materials characterization

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation/writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials/Metallurgical/Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

X-ray CT

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks a Materials Engineer to own the full material lifecycle for additive manufacturing metallic components, from feedstock qualification through post-processing and failure analysis. You will work at the intersection of lab work and cross‑functional collaboration to support certification and production.

The role requires a strong command of microstructure-processing-properties relationships in aerospace alloys, hands-on lab work, and rigorous documentation.