Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expJoby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxi services. They are seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer to lead the technical integration and development of propulsion systems for their electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and manage propulsion system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces
Track engineering progress and technical dependencies across the subsystem
Involvement in validation analyses and reviews at all levels for the Propulsion system requirements
Support product design teams in satisfying system and certification requirements, development analyses, modeling, simulation, assessment of results, and making recommendations and design decisions resulting from these activities
Lead and performing system integration and verification activities including:
Integration/Verification test plan definition
Qualification test plan development and reviews
Verification test case development and reviews
Test procedure reviews and approvals
Data reduction, analyses and test report generation
Problem reports, resolution, and tracking issues to closure
Working with the team to develop means of compliance to regulatory requirements
Document, analyze, and manage technical risks and opportunities for the Propulsion systems
Prepare artifacts and briefing material for technical meetings, design reviews, program reviews, safety-of-flight reports and audit meetings with Regulators
Assists in creating Type Certification documents and reports for Regulatory Authorities
Support Flight Standards and Maintenance teams in determining and addressing in-service operational consequences
Collaborating with Product Design, Avionics, Systems, Quality, Maintenance, Flight Operations, Certification, and Program Management cross-functional teams
Provide guidance to junior engineers in development of the Propulsion system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering preferred
Application of disciplined systems engineering processes
Familiarity with requirements management and safety assessment concepts
Experience with digital Electric Motor control principles and mechanization
Experience in a laboratory environment
Exposure to modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English language
Ability to work collaboratively, and in a self-sufficient manner
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Preferred
Minimum 8 years of Aerospace industry experience in Propulsion system
Electric vehicle technology experience
Experience integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)
Experience with Propulsion systems development from preliminary design through certification and in-service deployment
Understand the application of development assurance processes according to SAE ARP4754A
Familiarization with safety assessment process, methods, and analyses (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, CCA) used in safety assessments (PSSA, SSA) per SAE ARP4761
Working knowledge of DO-160G environmental qualification
Familiarity and experience with FAA Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, and/or Part 29 Certification Regulations
Use of Requirements Management tools (working knowledge of Siemens Polarion is a plus)
Experienced in model-based engineering using MATLAB/Simulink
Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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