As a Rotordynamics Engineer, you will play an integral role in the development of Jobys 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Required
Education: B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of rotor or propeller loads and dynamics experience in industry or post-graduate research pertinent to the position
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).
Desired
Advanced Degree: M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 6+ years of detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft.
Industry Knowledge: 2+ years in aircraft certification (FAR/EASA 27 or Military Cert compliance).
- Regulatory: Experience with aircraft or rotorcraft certification, experience with developing/authoring certification documentation and/or interpreting engineering specifications.
Advanced Skills: * Demonstrated ability to quantify aircraft/component external loads.
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.
Additional Information
Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
