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Joby Aviation

Staff Autonomy Systems Engineer

$202K–$238K

Concord, CA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Location
Concord, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Experience
10+ years of systems engineering experience developing safety-critical vehicles; aerospace and/or autonomy preferred.
Education
BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field; MS/PhD preferred.
Visa sponsorship
Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees).

About the job

Leads systems engineering for autonomous aircraft, from requirements and architecture through verification and validation.

What you'll do

  • Derive and manage requirements, define system interfaces, and develop architecture, Concepts of Operations, and trade studies.
  • Plan and execute system verification and validation, including test plans, cases, and verification data collection.
  • Manage technical risks, lead design reviews and analyses, and mentor junior engineers.

What they ask for

  • BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience developing safety-critical vehicles, preferably in aerospace and/or autonomy.
  • Thorough understanding of systems engineering concepts and methods.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • MS/PhD in a related engineering field.
  • Experience with digital flight control or fly-by-wire systems; familiarity with aerospace standards, MBSE, requirements management tools, or clean-sheet aerospace development.

Pay

USD $201,700 - $238,000/yr base pay

Tools

ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, NPR 7123.1, Flow, Jama, Polarion

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