Senior Test Engineer (Structures) at JOBY AERO INC

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

210900.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware Testing, Structural Engineering, Composite Materials, Data Acquisition, Signal Conditioning, Mechanical Design, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Test Procedures, Instrumentation Plans, Test Setup, Data Analysis, CAD, Sensor Installation, Machine Shop Skills

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 Working as a Structural Test Engineer, you will support the Testing Team. As part of this team you will perform structural testing of flight critical structures for VTOL electric aircraft. Working in our structural test lab facility, the structural test engineer will prepare test procedures, assemble test setups, execute tests and analyze and report test data. The data collected during these tests will inform the company’s hardware design efforts and pave the way to safe, production-ready airframes. Responsibilities Create test setups to validate the structural characteristics of primary and secondary aircraft structures (primarily composite) by working closely with the aircraft design teams to capture the nuances of aircraft design loads and operating conditions. Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable testing of specimens as discussed. Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports that will provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs. Required Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment Ability to perform hands on tests including setting up and executing tests with test hardware and data acquisition. Structural engineering experience including non-metallic and composite materials, preferably aerospace structures. Experience using sensors such as strain gages, potentiometers, accelerometers, etc. (including sensor installation). Fluent in data acquisition techniques, signal conditioning, and data processing techniques associated with above sensors. Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation, Computer Aided Design (CAD). Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Strong analytical background. B.S & 8+ years relevant experience or M.S & 6+ years relevant experience. Desired 3+ years hands on composite testing. Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes. Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures. Experience with Dassault Systemes Catia, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design. Experience working with advanced instrumentation, Digitial Image Correlation, Fiber Optic strain, etc. Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment. Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,100 - $210,900/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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Test Engineer will create test setups to validate the structural characteristics of aircraft structures and develop formal test plans and procedures. They will analyze test data to provide feedback for optimizing designs.