Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics at JOBY AERO INC

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

205100.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Requirements Management, System Integration, Certification, Design Validation, Design Verification, Airworthiness Regulations, System Development, Safety Analyses, Trade Studies, Test Programs, System Safety Analyses, SAE ARP 4754A, SAE ARP 4761, DO-178C, DO-254, RTCA/DO-160G

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Company Overview 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. Overview This role will own the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of the Avionics and lighting system, ranging from requirements management, development, certification, and entry into service. This role will be responsible for the development and certification of systems and sub-systems and ensuring successful design validation and verification. This engineer will work very closely with FAA Engineers and Joby DERs to ensure the avionics systems comply with all federal airworthiness regulations. This position provides the engineer a chance to interact with many of the key teams and disciplines within the company. This position requires a solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry specific certification processes. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude towards the project, strong work ethic, and being able to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must. Responsibilities Generate, review, approve, and manage system requirements – including but not limited to regulatory, safety, human factors, design, environmental, manufacturing, quality, operational, and service requirements Serve as the system-level expert for integration and coordination activities with various departments and the certification authorities Conduct multi-disciplinary design reviews throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness as required to coordinate and communicate system design projects Conduct trade studies, analyses, and test programs as necessary to validate system architectures meet all requirements Generate, review, and approve System safety analyses, such as FHAs, FTAs, CCAs, etc. Engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications System and equipment test plans and reports Compliance documentation System engineering processes Coordinate as required to execute and manage system design projects, testing, certification, production readiness, etc. Work with various company departments to ensure equipment and low-level designs meet all system and aircraft-level requirements. Various project management tasks as required Required Expert-level understanding of the development and certification of complex, integrated, safety-critical aircraft systems Working knowledge of avionics, electrical systems, and related equipment, technical standard orders, and minimum performance standards Highly skilled at creating and reviewing technical schematics, interface control documents, logical and functional diagrams, and engineering specifications Expert-level understanding and application in practice of the SAE ARP 4754A and SAE ARP 4761 system development and development assurance processes Proficient in preparing and presenting design reviews for complex, highly integrated systems Proficient in managing complex sets of requirements Previous experience in system integration testing Excellent problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills Strong ability to communicate company objectives, technical content, and FAA certification requirements and expectations to a variety of stakeholders Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred 8+ years of aviation or defense industry experience Proficient in English Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs Desired Working knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 processes Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160G environmental qualification standards Previous experience defining system controls, crew indications, and flight manual procedures Whole-aircraft FAA certification project experience, Part 23 or Part 27 preferred Working knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards Experience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standards Master of Science in Systems Engineering or related discipline Private pilot certificate or higher Familiar with Dassault Systèmes engineering and management tools Familiar with Siemens Polarion requirements management tool Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $158,600 - $205,100/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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.

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Responsibilities

This role is responsible for owning the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of the Avionics and lighting system, covering everything from requirements management through certification and entry into service. Key duties include generating and managing system requirements, serving as the system-level expert for integration, conducting design reviews, and generating safety analyses and test plans.