Joby Aviation · 2 days ago
Systems Engineering Lead - Avionics
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $268K/yr
8+ years expJoby Aviation is focused on making the dream of a piloted air taxi a reality and is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead for Avionics. This leadership role involves overseeing the architecture, integration, and lifecycle success of avionics systems, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and managing a team of engineers to achieve project objectives.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Leading the Avionics system development activities defined by the Joby Product Development Process, including technical project management oversight
Recruiting, developing, and managing a team of systems engineers to achieve company objectives by providing technical direction, monitoring progress, and problem solving
Serving as the Avionics functional focal for Vendor or supplier management including coordination, scheduling, and contract management
Ensuring that systems, sub-systems, and associated hardware and software are designed, installed, and maintained in a manner that meets all company objectives and FAA certification requirements
Developing and implementing the Avionics systems, including but not limited to:
Architecture and design trade studies in support of requirements validation
System schematics, interface control documents, and system design descriptions
System performance analyses
Systems integration testing
System functional testing
Failure modes and effects testing
System design reviews
System design reports
Review, and approve:
System requirements
Validation and verification plans and evidence
System safety analyses
Engineering specifications
Installation, rigging, calibration, and maintenance procedures
System and equipment test plans and reports
Compliance documentation
Serving as the Avionics functional focal for system and sub-system integration and coordination activities with various departments, suppliers and the certification authorities
Coordinate as required to execute and manage system design projects, testing, certification, and production readiness
Various project management tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Expert-level understanding of the development and certification of complex, integrated, safety-critical aircraft systems
Working knowledge of avionics, electrical systems, and related equipment, technical standard orders, and minimum performance standards
Must be highly effective at leading technical professionals, including individual mentorship, task management, and skills and performance development
Highly skilled at creating and reviewing technical schematics, interface control documents, logical and functional diagrams, and engineering specifications
Expert-level understanding and application in practice of the SAE ARP 4754A and SAE ARP 4761 system development and development assurance processes
Proficient in preparing and presenting design reviews for complex, highly integrated systems
Proficient in managing complex sets of requirements
Previous experience in system integration testing
Excellent problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills
Strong ability to communicate company objectives, technical content, and FAA certification requirements and expectations to a variety of stakeholders
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
8+ years of aviation or defense industry experience
Proficient in English
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Preferred
Working knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 processes
Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160G environmental qualification standards
Previous experience defining system controls, crew indications, and flight manual procedures
Whole-aircraft FAA certification project experience, Part 23 or Part 27 preferred
Working knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards
Experience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standards
Master of Science in Systems Engineering or related discipline
Private pilot certificate or higher
Familiar with Dassault Systèmes engineering and management tools
Familiar with Siemens Polarion requirements management tool
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Product Officer
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Head of Government Affairs
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