Senior Composite Materials & Process Engineer

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized engineer to support our composite materials qualification effort for the eVTOL program, requiring daily onsite presence in Marina, CA. You will lead material qualification projects and coordinate with test labs and suppliers to advance certification activities.

The role requires a BS in mechanical/aerospace/materials, 5+ years in composites, and familiarity with ASTM/SACMA standards; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• In depth understanding and experience with composite parts fabrication and structural bonding.
• Familiarity with ASTM and SACMA test standards.
• Excellent technical writing, computer and presentation skills.
• Understanding of statistical design allowables.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively & communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own material qualification projects that feed the broader qualification program.
• Develop and implement FAA mandated material qualification test plans.
• Author and maintain materials, process, and test specifications and advise on materials and processes for parts/products.
• Develop qualification plans, including process development and material characterization; coordinate with test labs.
• Analyze composite material properties to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Screen and evaluate new materials to optimize throughput; troubleshoot processes and address non-conformances.
• Interface with suppliers on technical issues with materials and processes.
• Partner with stress, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams and mentor engineers.

Skills

Technical writing

Computer skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering

M.S. in relevant discipline

Job description

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized and passionate engineer to support our composite materials qualification effort, leading to the development, certification, and production of our eVTOL aircraft. This individual will have an overall responsibility to characterize composite materials. This is an individual contributor role and requires daily onsite presence in Marina, CA.

Responsibilities

Own individual material qualification projects that feed the broader qualification program, while working independently with general direction from the team leadDevelop and implement FAA mandated material qualification test plansAuthor and maintain materials, process, and test specifications and advise on appropriate selection of materials and processes for parts and productsDevelop qualification plans, including process development and material characterization and coordinate with material & process test laboratory to execute engineering work ordersAnalyze composite material properties and behaviors to optimize manufacturing processesScreen and evaluate new materials and processes to optimize and enhance manufacturing throughput, including troubleshooting manufacturing processes to reduce quality non-conformances; participate in non-conformance disposition and corrective action processesInterface internally and with suppliers on technical issues with composite raw materials, new materials and processes, manufacturing plans, and part fabricationPartner cross-functionally with stress, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams on material and process decisions, and advise and mentor engineers and technicians on test methods and data interpretation

Required

B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or a relevant discipline5+ years of relevant industry experienceIn depth understanding and experience with composite parts fabrication and structural bondingFamiliarity with ASTM and SACMA test standardsExcellent technical writing, computer and presentation skillsUnderstanding of statistical design allowablesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively & communicate effectively

Desired

M.S. in relevant discipline5+ years of experience in the aerospace industryHands-on material test laboratory experienceFamiliarity with FAR Part 23, DOT/FAA/AR-00/47 and CMH-17GExperience with automated fiber placement (AFP) or automated tape laying (ATL) materials and process developmentExperience with composite bonded repair, including standards and practices developed by the Commercial Aircraft Composite Repair Committee (CACRC)Aerospace background in advanced composites and bonded structures

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $113,500 - $194,000/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• 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

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.