Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz

ID

2026-4799

Category

Flight Physics

Type

Regular Full-Time

As a Rotordynamics Engineer, you will play an integral role in the development of Joby's rotordynamics load criteria. This position requires a solid mathematical and engineering background in aeronautical/aerospace disciplines, with a specific focus on rotordynamics and aircraft dynamics.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with flight physics, testing, airframe, and certification teams to solve complex issues and certify our cutting-edge VTOL aircraft.

• Modeling & Development: Develop external loads, rotordynamic models, and aerodynamic databases for propeller/aeroelastic simulations.

• Analysis: Create multi-body analysis simulations and implement rotordynamic loads databases for structural and propeller design teams.

• Validation: Interpret experimental data to correlate and validate aircraft aeroelastic models.

• Testing Support: Support flight, ground, and laboratory testing for model development and empirical certification loads.

• Certification: Determine certification basis, establish compliance strategies, and develop/review certification-related documentation.

• Mentorship: Work with and mentor engineering teams across diverse aerospace and non-aerospace backgrounds.

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

• Experience: 6+ years of detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft.

• Technical Expertise: * Excellent understanding of aircraft loads and aeroelasticity.

  • Proficiency in NASTRAN, ABAQUS, RCAS, UMARC, or similar aeroelastic tools.

  • Effective with MATLAB, Python, Bash, and Excel.

• Systems: Ability to use High-Performance Computing (HPC) assets (Compute clusters / Linux).

• Regulatory: Experience developing/authoring certification documentation and interpreting engineering specifications.

• Advanced Degree: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Industry Knowledge: 2+ years in aircraft certification (FAR/EASA 27 or Military Cert compliance).

• Advanced Skills: * Demonstrated ability to quantify aircraft/component external loads.

  • Experience correlating load models using experimental data.

  • Extensive HPC or cloud computing skillsets.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,600 - $167,000/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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.

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