Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Systems Engineer, Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz ID 2024-3505 Category Certification 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 leading the industry in introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4-1 air vehicle.  The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) product team is seeking highly motivated, passionate systems engineers to help deliver the JAS4-1 vehicle to the marketplace.

The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System includes all the primary flight control functions (pilot interceptors, flight sensors, processing and communications, control laws, and control effectors) and some vehicle management functions.  

This position offers the opportunity to apply a broad range of systems engineering skills with thread responsibilities from requirements to certification.  The program is currently in the late Detailed Design Phase, and immediate responsibilities will be in the areas of integration, design validation and verification, failure modes and effects testing, and preparation of certification artifacts.

Responsibilities Drafting, linking/tracing, reviewing, and validating requirements at all levelsSupporting design team in architecture trade studies, subsystem development and definition, interface definition, analysis, and modeling and simulation activitiesLeading and performing system integration and validation and verification testing including test planning, test case definition/development/reviews, detailed test procedure development/review, automated and manual test execution, data reduction and analysis, problem reporting and issue tracking, and test report writingCreating, analyzing, and managing issues, risks, and opportunities for the subsystem using enterprise toolsPreparing artifacts and briefing materials for internal and external technical meetings and program reviewsAssisting in creating type certification documentationCollaborating with cross-functional teams including system test, flight test, certification, and program management Required Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering preferredRelevant demonstrated scholastic project experience or internshipsUnderstanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processesFamiliarity with requirements managementFamiliarity with safety assessment conceptsExperience working in a laboratory environmentExposure to modeling and simulation using MATLAB/SimulinkExcellent verbal and technical writing skills in the English languageCollaborative worker but self-sufficient and self-starterProficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs Desired Minimum 5 years of Aerospace industry experience in primary flight and propulsion controlElectric vehicle technology experienceExtensive experience (5-10 years) integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)Understanding and application of development assurance processes per SAE ARP4754AFamiliarization with safety assessment process, methods, and analyses (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, CCA) used in safety assessments (PSSA, SSA) per SAE ARP4761Working knowledge of DO-160G environmental qualificationFamiliarity 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/SimulinkExperience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and CrucibleFamiliar with Dassault Systems engineering and management tools (Enovia) EEO

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $87,700 - $144,000/year. 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.