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.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate stress engineer who believes in the ability of urban air mobility to positively impact our cities. This role is an exciting position within the structures engineering team, as it allows for the engineer to interface with many disciplines within the company and assume a major role in the design of the aircraft. Prototypes are designed quickly and efficiently, meaning attention to detail is critical. The engineer will have experience analyzing aircraft structures, developing load cases, and preparing aircraft certification documents.

• Conducting design trades, optimizations for final product configuration definitions considering safety, strength, weight, & producibility
• Extraction and utilization of finite element analysis internal loads data
• Detailed sizing, static, dynamic, damage tolerance, and modal analysis of major structural aircraft components utilizing both classical hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Composite ply stack optimization for weight reduction while maintaining manufacturing constraints
• Supporting design reviews and signing off on structural parts
• Overseeing and supporting structural tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
• Directly communicating with IPTs, design team, DERs, and integration teams

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline 
• 1-2 years of demonstrated working experience in relevant industry, including internships, co-ops, academic research, or project experience.
• In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior of aircraft components 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Highly proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Advanced proficiency in finite element analysis, including nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of composite structures or metallic structures 
• Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents 
• Proficiency with CAD 
• Ability to be onsite in Santa Cruz, CA

• B.S./M.S. in relevant discipline 
• Expert knowledge of Femap/Nastran 
• Experience performing analysis on aircraft primary structure 
• Strong understanding of composite laminate theory  
• Experience with bonded joints
• Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program 
• Good understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes 
• Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23 and 27 regulations 
• Experience with MRB 
• Experience with Dassault Systems CAD
• Experience with SLIM/VISION
  

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,600 - $134,200/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.