Rotordynamics Engineer at JOBY AERO INC

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

167000.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rotordynamics, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Aircraft Dynamics, Modeling, External Loads, Multi-body Analysis, Aeroelasticity, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, RCAS, UMARC, MATLAB, Python, Bash, HPC

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Overview As a Rotordynamics Engineer, you will play an integral role in the development of Joby's rotordynamics load criteria. This position requires a solid mathematical and engineering background in aeronautical/aerospace disciplines, with a specific focus on rotordynamics and aircraft dynamics. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with flight physics, testing, airframe, and certification teams to solve complex issues and certify our cutting-edge VTOL aircraft. Responsibilities Modeling & Development: Develop external loads, rotordynamic models, and aerodynamic databases for propeller/aeroelastic simulations. Analysis: Create multi-body analysis simulations and implement rotordynamic loads databases for structural and propeller design teams. Validation: Interpret experimental data to correlate and validate aircraft aeroelastic models. Testing Support: Support flight, ground, and laboratory testing for model development and empirical certification loads. Certification: Determine certification basis, establish compliance strategies, and develop/review certification-related documentation. Mentorship: Work with and mentor engineering teams across diverse aerospace and non-aerospace backgrounds. Required Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant discipline. Experience: 6+ years of detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft. Technical Expertise: * Excellent understanding of aircraft loads and aeroelasticity. Proficiency in NASTRAN, ABAQUS, RCAS, UMARC, or similar aeroelastic tools. Effective with MATLAB, Python, Bash, and Excel. Systems: Ability to use High-Performance Computing (HPC) assets (Compute clusters / Linux). Regulatory: Experience developing/authoring certification documentation and interpreting engineering specifications. Desired Advanced Degree: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Industry Knowledge: 2+ years in aircraft certification (FAR/EASA 27 or Military Cert compliance). Advanced Skills: * Demonstrated ability to quantify aircraft/component external loads. Experience correlating load models using experimental data. Extensive HPC or cloud computing skillsets. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,600 - $167,000/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. Additional Information Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

The engineer will be responsible for developing external loads, rotordynamic models, and aerodynamic databases for simulations, while also creating multi-body analysis simulations and implementing rotordynamic loads databases for design teams. Additionally, the role involves supporting testing, determining certification basis, establishing compliance strategies, and mentoring engineering teams.