Mechnaical Engineer, Autonomy Job at Joby Aviation, San Carlos, CA

  • Joby Aviation
  • San Carlos, CA

Job Description

Company Overview 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 This role lives within the System Electronics Mechanical team. This team is responsible for designing the pilot inceptors, air data probe, and numerous computer assemblies across the S4, as well as mechanically designing next-generation perception suites for enabling autonomy for future aircraft. We’re seeking a passionate, hands-on, and fundamentally strong engineer to own designs from concept to certification, work cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions, and ensure the safe, lightweight, and reliable delivery of electromechanical assemblies to aircraft. Responsibilities Own designs from concept to certification, including:Rapid prototyping and development testingMass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysisTroubleshooting issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the fieldDriving system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerationsDesigning for manufacturability and cost at the component and assembly levelsCommunicate design risks, complex concepts, and data clearly and honestlyCollaborate effectively and with humility across multiple areas of expertise Required B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience)Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for complex surfacing, part design, and assembliesStrong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science Desired Familiarity with DO-160G mechanical requirements for aerospace applicationsFamiliarity with both low-voltage and high-voltage electromechanical designsExperience with finite element analysis (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks) Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,800 - $181,000/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 EmployerCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,800 - $181,000/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 EmployerJob SummaryID: 2026-5435Category: Powertrain & ElectronicsType: Regular Full-Time

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