67 applicants

Company

Joby Aviation · 1 day ago

Lightning Direct Effects Certification Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $214K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Determining and interpreting the certification basis and establishing the compliance strategy – including means and methods of compliance

Developing, reviewing, and approving certification-related documents, including Issue Papers, Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety, etc.

Certification Plans and Summaries

Test Plans and Reports

Design and Analysis Reports

Requests for Conformity, Statements of Compliance

Working with and mentoring multiple engineering teams with a mix of aerospace and non-aerospace backgrounds to Establish relevant design development and certification plans that will support Type Certification

Convey and document requirements in a way that clearly breaks down the regulations and guidance material

Develop engineering specifications for lightning protection and bonding of the airframe

Review designs, develop solutions, and ensure compliance with the airworthiness standards

Planning out test campaigns, overseeing test article fabrication, and witnessing tests in order to demonstrate that applicable designs show compliance with airworthiness standards

Interfacing with certification authorities as required (FAA, EASA, etc.)

Qualification

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Lightning protectionAircraft certificationHIRF standardsEngineering specificationsFAA DERTechnical schematicsMicrosoft OfficeProficient in EnglishData acquisitionCarbon fiber composites

Required

Expert-level understanding of design standards and verification methods for HIRF and lightning protection of aircraft, static dissipation, and electromagnetic interference and compatibility

Previous experience with direct effects of lightning, HIRF, and Indirect effects of lightning aspects of aircraft certification

Experience and understanding of RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment – specifically sections related to induced signals, radio frequencies, lightning, and electrostatic discharge

The ability to question traditional assumptions in the application of regulations, guidance material, and engineering specifications

The ability to read, review, and create technical schematics, engineering specifications, and engineering drawings

At least 10 years of relevant aviation or aerospace industry experience

A Bachelor of Science in an applicable engineering discipline

Proficient in English

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Preferred

An FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) – Structures and/or Systems and Equipment (Electrical Equipment) with lightning direct effects authorization

Whole-aircraft FAA certification program experience, Part 23 and/or Part 27 experience preferred

Experience with carbon fiber composite airframes

Experience in testing including instrumenting, data acquisition, and documenting and analyzing results

Experience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standards

Familiar with Dassault Systèmes engineering and management tools

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with a company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.

Founded in 2009

Santa Cruz, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jobyaviation.com

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