Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
OverviewJoby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Composite Development Engineer to lead end-to-end workstreams encompassing part conceptualization, tooling design, part fabrication, and assembly. This role is pivotal in driving rapid prototyping, testing, and advanced development initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate combines robust technical expertise in composite design and manufacturing with extensive hands-on fabrication and assembly experience. We are looking for a proactive problem solver with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Responsibilities- Partner with design engineering to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) within equipment and resource constraints while fulfilling design intent
- Comprehensive tooling and fixture design, including detailed engineering drawings
- Composite ply definition, producibility assessments, and 2D engineering specifications for composite parts (including plybooks & lamination drawings)
- Generate, operate, and troubleshoot laser projection for the Virtek Laser system
- Design shop aids and specialized tooling to streamline fabrication and assembly processes
- Manage project workflows through the shop, collaborating closely with shop specialists and technicians
- 6+ years of related experience as a composites manufacturing engineer
- B.S. in engineering OR 8+ years in a comparable role
- Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD)
- Experience in composite manufacturing processes: hand layup lamination, RTM, VARTM, autoclave operation, hot press, fastened and bonded assembly processes, etc
- Strong GD&T background
- Experience working with Catia V5 or Catia V6, and Enovia
- Experience with composite cutting tables (Gerber, Zund, Autometrix, etc)
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $127,400 - $192,200/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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- 6+ years of related experience as a composites manufacturing engineer
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or 8+ years in a comparable role
- Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD), Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD)
- Experience with hand layup lamination, RTM, VARTM, autoclave operation, hot press, fastened assembly, and bonded assembly processes
- Strong GD&T background
- Experience with CATIA V5 or CATIA V6 and ENOVIA
- Experience with composite cutting tables such as Gerber, Zund, or Autometrix
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as comprehensive, including a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ownership-oriented savings options like an ESPP are also included alongside retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a prominent component of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP, making upside potential a core part of compensation design. This structure is framed as especially attractive when equity is valued as part of overall pay competitiveness.
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What We Do
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
