Joby Aviation · 2 weeks ago
Systems Engineer, Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS)
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expJoby Aviation is leading the industry in urban air mobility with their innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a systems engineer to support the Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System, focusing on system integration, design validation, and certification processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Involvement in writing, conducting validation analyses and reviews, and validating all levels of the system requirements
Supporting design teams in trade studies, subsystem interface definition, requirements flow-down, development analyses, modeling and simulation activities, and assessment of results
Leading and performing system integration activities including:
Verification test plan definition
Test case development and review
Detailed test procedure development and review
Automated and manual Verification test execution
Data reduction and analyses
Problem reporting, resolution, and tracking issue to closure
Writing Test Reports
Creating, analyzing, and managing issues, technical risks, and opportunities for subsystems using enterprise tools
Preparing artifacts and briefing material for internal and external technical meetings design reviews, program reviews, and safety-of-flight reports for the aircraft
Assists in creating Type Certification documents and reports for the Regulatory Authorities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Design, System Test, Flight Test, Certification, and Program Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering preferred
Relevant demonstrated scholastic project experience or internships
Understanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processes
Familiarity with requirements management
Familiarity with safety assessment concepts
Experience working 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, with self-starter skills that enables self-sufficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Preferred
Minimum 5 years of Aerospace industry experience in primary flight and propulsion control
Electric vehicle technology experience
Experience (5 years) integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)
Understand the application of development assurance processes per 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 (Part 23 is highly desired)
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
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
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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