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Joby Aviation

Staff Rotor/Hub Design Engineer

$150K–$250K

Santa Cruz, CA · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
5+ years of related technical experience in propeller or rotor systems; 8+ years desired.
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; M.S. desired.

About the job

Design, develop, test, and certify propeller blades, rotor hubs, and related components for next-generation aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Support propeller component design through development, analysis, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
  • Design mechanical components, assemblies, and test/manufacturing assemblies for structural integrity, manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Prepare test documentation and guide cross-functional teams on certification requirements.

What they ask for

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of related technical experience in propeller or rotor systems.
  • Experience with propeller or rotor hub design and 3D design software (3DExperience/CATIA or equivalent).
  • Ability to work onsite in Santa Cruz, CA.

Nice to have

  • M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; 8+ years of related experience.
  • Experience with CAE software (Abaqus/Nastran or equivalent), 14 CFR Part 35 Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or knowledge of rotor dynamics, certification, or engineering drawing standards.

Pay

$149,900 - $250,000/yr (base salary)

Tools

3DExperience, CATIA, Abaqus, Nastran, MS Office Suite, 14 CFR Part 35, 14 CFR Part 27/29, ANSI 14.5Y

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