Mechanical Engineer - Additive

Mechanical Engineer - Additive

About Joby
Located in Northern California, Joby Aviation has been steadily working toward our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation accessible to everyone. Imagine an air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly and quickly carries you over the congestion below, giving you back that time you’d otherwise spend sitting in traffic. Technology has advanced to the point where designing and operating an all-electric aircraft is completely viable. Our team has been discreetly designing and flight testing this vehicle and is looking for talented individuals to see it through certification and high rate production.


About the Job
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate individual to join our mechanical engineering team. This individual would be responsible for designing flight critical components and mechanisms. This role will often involve design work starting at the conceptual level, mature into full 3D modeling, check with FEA analysis and hand calculations, and continue into manufacturing. Hands-on experience and a “get it done" attitude are very important for this position. This position is rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

This role will be centered around alternative design methods (Topology Optimization, Algorithmic Design, Lattice Design, etc) and additive manufacturing. Experience with additive and/or generative design is a must.


Responsibilities:
  • Design of complicated mechanisms, linkages, actuators, etc. 
  • Detailed design and fabrication instruction writing 
  • Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing

Required:
  • B.S. in mechanical engineering or another relevant discipline 
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills 
  • Strong analytical background 
  • Experience with hands-on design and testing 
  • Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis 
  • Strong volumetric awareness 
  • Proficiency with CAD
  •  Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch around machines, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly 


Desired:
  • M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
  • 2+ years of working experience in relevant industry 
  • Experience with Dassault Systemes CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design 
  • Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus) 
  • Aircraft homebuilding is a plus
  • Experience with microstructure observation and metallurgical analysis
  • Experience working in an AS9100/ISO9000 environment



Please include a cover letter and portfolio of work with your application.



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