Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Senior Composite Materials and Process Engineer Job Locations US-CA-Marina ID 2024-3262 Category Airframe & Actuators Type Regular Full-Time Joby Overview Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025. Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized and passionate engineer to support our composite materials qualification effort, leading to the development, certification, and production of our eVTOL aircraft. This individual will have an overall responsibility to characterize composite materials.

Responsibilities Develop and implement FAA mandated material qualification test planAuthor and maintain materials, process, and test specifications and advise on appropriate selection of materials and processes for parts and productsDevelop qualification plans, including process development and material characterization and coordinate with material & process test laboratory to execute engineering work ordersAnalyzes composite material properties and behaviors to optimize manufacturing processesScreen and evaluate new materials and processes to optimize and enhance manufacturing throughput, including troubleshooting manufacturing processes to reduce quality non-conformances; participate in non-conformance disposition and corrective action processesInterface internally and with suppliers on technical issues with composite raw materials, new materials and processes, manufacturing plans, and part fabricationScreen and evaluate new materials and processes to optimize and enhance manufacturing throughput, including troubleshooting manufacturing processes to reduce quality non-conformances Required B.S. +8 yrs in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or a relevant disciplineIn depth understanding of composite parts fabrication and structural bondingFamiliarity with ASTM and SACMA test standardsExcellent technical writing, computer and presentation skillsUnderstanding of statistical design allowablesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively & communicate effectively Desired M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline8+ year of experience in the aerospace industryHands-on material test laboratory experienceFamiliarity with FAR Part 23, DOT/FAA/AR-00/47 and CMH-17GAerospace background in advanced composites and bonded structures Min USD $106,400.00/Yr. Max USD $181,000.00/Yr. EEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.