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 motivated Staff MRB Stress Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as our company quickly moves towards FAA type and production certifications. This team member is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for dispositioning non-conformances and ensuring that all materials and components meet airworthiness requirements. Attention to detail is critical and the engineer will have experience analyzing aircraft structures, supporting aircraft builds, and both composite and metallic repairs. Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment or support role is a must as you will play a key role in the scale up of Joby's high volume aircraft production line.
Responsibilities- Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
- Write robust dispositions with clear requirements to restore airworthiness
- Produce structural substantiation reports in support of NCR disposition
- Develop MRB work methods and tools and help build the Joby MRB system
- Monitor trends of recurring discrepancies and support root cause corrective action initiatives
- Directly communicate with quality, inspection, manufacturing engineers, and M&P
- B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline
- 8+ years of working experience in an aerospace engineering role
- Experience with the manufacture and repair of metallic and composite structures
- Aerospace MRB experience
- Proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD program
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Hands on experience in aircraft manufacturing facility or repair depot
- Highly proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments
- Ability to travel domestically (25% or less)
- 12+ years of working experience in an aerospace engineering role
- Prior independent MRB approval authority
- Experience developing and designing aircraft structural repairs and calculating basic static stress analysis in support of the repair disposition and/or repair drawing on both metallic and composite
- In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior of aircraft components
- Working knowledge of Polyworks and Femap/Nastran
- Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure
- Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program
- Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23 and 27 regulations
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $185,300 - $254,800/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
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant discipline
- 8+ years of experience in an aerospace engineering role
- Experience manufacturing and repairing metallic and composite structures
- Aerospace Material Review Board experience
- Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or a similar CAD program
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Hands-on experience in an aircraft manufacturing facility or repair depot
- Highly proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple assignments
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
- 12+ years of experience in an aerospace engineering role
- Independent MRB approval authority
- Experience designing aircraft structural repairs and performing basic static stress analysis for metallic and composite repairs
- Understanding of aircraft loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior
- Working knowledge of PolyWorks and Femap/Nastran
- Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structures
- Experience working within an aircraft certification program
- Understanding of FAR Part 23 and FAR Part 27 regulations
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.

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