Joby Aviation · 23 hours ago
Systems Engineering Lead
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $292K/yr
10+ years expJoby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to provide technical guidance and coordination across systems engineering and functional engineering groups, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and successful design validation throughout the product development process.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Leading system development activities defined by the Joby Product Development Process
Planning, engineering, and implementing Joby’s system development infrastructure
Recruiting, developing, and managing a team of systems engineers to achieve company objectives by providing technical direction, monitoring progress, and problem solving
Ensuring close coordination between system engineering, system safety, and design engineering teams
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 systems engineering standards, processes, and procedures, including but not limited to:
Architecture and design trade studies
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
Providing systems engineering technical expertise and guidance across all engineering teams
Serving as the functional expert for system and sub-system integration and coordination activities with various departments and the certification authorities
Reviewing, and approving:
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
Identifying, developing, and continuously improving company processes to ensure business objectives are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
10+ years of aviation or defense industry experience
Working knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards
Expert-level understanding of the development and certification of complex, integrated, safety-critical aircraft systems
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, including instrumenting, data acquisition, and documenting and analyzing results
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
Proficient in English
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
For this role, U.S. based employees must be on site, in our Northern California location, 50% of the time
Preferred
Master of Science in Systems Engineering or related discipline
Working knowledge of avionics, electrical systems, and related equipment, technical standard orders, and minimum performance standards
Electric vehicle technology experience
Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible
Previous experience with network communication systems
Experience in Software/Hardware Audits (DO-254 & DO-178C)
Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160G environmental qualification standards
Previous experience defining system controls, crew indications, and flight manual procedures
OEM/Whole-aircraft FAA certification project experience
Experience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standards
Private pilot certificate or higher
Familiar with Siemens Polarion requirements management tool
Familiar with Dassault Systems engineering and management tools (Enovia)
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
And more
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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