Joby Aviation
Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery
$105K–$181K
San Carlos, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- 5+ years with a B.S., OR 3+ years with an advanced degree.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent); advanced degree is an alternative for the stated experience requirement.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15; includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
About the job
Designs and analyzes turbocompressors for hydrogen fuel cell systems, supporting rapid design, build, and test cycles for aircraft powertrain development.
What you'll do
- Perform aerodynamic and mechanical turbomachinery analyses and design, including compressor and turbine performance, durability, and reliability.
- Provide aerodynamic and mechanical design support to cross-functional teammates, including preliminary 3D CAD work.
- Support prototype and higher-level system testing, including test fixtures, instrumentation, data acquisition, reporting, and aircraft flight testing.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years of experience.
- Experience performing aerodynamic and thermo-mechanical design and analysis of turbomachinery.
- Practical hands-on experience building and aerodynamically testing new turbomachines, and participation in a full product/system development cycle.
- High skill level in relevant CAE, FEA, CFD, engineering programming, Matlab/Simulink; basic 3D CAD skills. Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.
Nice to have
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
- Experience with fluids in addition to air, including “2 Phase” flows, or working on small fast-paced independent teams.
Pay
$104,800 - $181,000/yr (base salary)
Tools
CAE, FEA, CFD, Matlab/Simulink, 1D & 2D Mean-line Codes, 3D CAD
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