Flight Research Mechanical Engineer

Overview

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.

• 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 fast-paced environment
• Lead efforts from conception through flight testing

• 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 $162,500 - $216,700/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.