<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate individual with composite and metallic design experience to join our wing structures design engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for the development &amp; detailed design of structural airframe components. </p><p> </p><p>You will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work, to supporting production. For this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of CAD design, and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models and drawings. If you also have hands-on experience with composite fabrication or machining metal parts, this could be the ideal role for you! Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our electronics, wiring systems, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Design lightweight composite/metallic structural aircraft components</li> <li>Perform initial layout and sizing</li> <li>Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting</li> <li>Composite &lt;-&gt; metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion</li> <li>Detailed drawing creation, GD&amp;T</li> <li>Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing</li> <li>Consult frequently with team leads</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Relevant industry work experience (internships, university clubs, team programs, full-time positions)</li> <li>B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or relevant discipline</li> <li>Experience with composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis</li> <li>Excellent problem solving and communication skills</li> <li>Understanding of static and structural hand-calculations</li> <li>Proficiency in CAD</li> <li>Experience drafting using GD&amp;T</li> <li>Experience utilizing multiple manufacturing processes, such as subtractive, additive, carbon fiber composite lay-up, and injection molding</li> <li>Able to work onsite (position is based in Santa Cruz, CA)</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline</li> <li>2+ years of working experience in relevant industry</li> <li>Experience integrating systems in aircraft</li> <li>Experience with Dassault Systemes/Catia CAD</li> <li>Proficiency in composite structures design</li> <li>Experience in composites manufacturing</li> <li>Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)</li> <li>Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $91,500-$151,900/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>

Joby Aviation develops a new generation of electric personal aircraft created to revolutionize personal mobility. Its strength is in composite airframe design and fabrication, aerodynamic analysis, high-performance electric motor development, and cutting-edge battery pack design, enabling clients to create a paradigm shift in transportation with safe, quiet, fast and affordable electric vertical takeoff.

Design Engineer, Wing Structures

<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate individual with composite and metallic design experience to join our wing structures design engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for the development &amp; detailed design of structural airframe components.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work, to supporting production. For this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of CAD design, and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models and drawings. If you also have hands-on experience with composite fabrication or machining metal parts, this could be the ideal role for you! Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our electronics, wiring systems, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Design lightweight composite/metallic structural aircraft components</li> <li>Perform initial layout and sizing</li> <li>Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting</li> <li>Composite &lt;-&gt; metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion</li> <li>Detailed drawing creation, GD&amp;T</li> <li>Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing</li> <li>Consult frequently with team leads</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Relevant industry work experience (internships, university clubs, team programs, full-time positions)</li> <li>B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or relevant discipline</li> <li>Experience with composite and metallic component/structural design and analysis</li> <li>Excellent problem solving and communication skills</li> <li>Understanding of static and structural hand-calculations</li> <li>Proficiency in CAD</li> <li>Experience drafting using GD&amp;T</li> <li>Experience utilizing multiple manufacturing processes, such as subtractive, additive, carbon fiber composite lay-up, and injection molding</li> <li>Able to work onsite (position is based in Santa Cruz, CA)</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline</li> <li>2+ years of working experience in relevant industry</li> <li>Experience integrating systems in aircraft</li> <li>Experience with Dassault Systemes/Catia CAD</li> <li>Proficiency in composite structures design</li> <li>Experience in composites manufacturing</li> <li>Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)</li> <li>Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $91,500-$151,900/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>

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