MRB Liaison Engineer

Company Overview

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated Liaison Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as the company quickly moved towards FAA type and production certifications. The applicant is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for dispositioning non-conformances and ensuring that all materials and components meet airworthiness requirements while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail is critical and the engineer will have experience analyzing aircraft structures, supporting aircraft builds, and both composite and metallic repairs. Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment or support role is a must as you will play a key role in the scale up of Joby's high volume aircraft production line.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
• Write robust dispositions with clear requirements to restore airworthiness
• Produce structural substantiation reports in support of NCR disposition
• Monitor trends of  recurring discrepancies and support root cause corrective action initiatives
• Directly communicate with quality, inspection, manufacturing engineers, and M&P

Required

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline
• Demonstrated hands-on experience within an aircraft manufacturing or repair depot facility
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD program
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Highly proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to travel domestically (25% or less if required)

Desired

• M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline
• Prior MRB experience and independent MRB approval authority
• Experience developing and designing aircraft structural repairs and calculating basic static stress analysis in support of the repair disposition and/or repair drawing on both metallic and composite
• In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior of aircraft components
• Working knowledge of Polyworks and Femap/Nastran
• Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure
• Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program
• Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23 and 27 regulations

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of Base Pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $87,400 - $120,200/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.