Mechanical Engineer, Autonomy

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

This role lives within the System Electronics Mechanical team. This team is responsible for designing the pilot inceptors, air data probe, and numerous computer assemblies across the S4, as well as mechanically designing next-generation perception suites for enabling autonomy for future aircraft. We’re seeking a passionate, hands-on, and fundamentally strong engineer to own designs from concept to certification, work cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions, and ensure the safe, lightweight, and reliable delivery of electromechanical assemblies to aircraft. (We're open to earlier career through senior level candidates for this position).

Responsibilities

Own designs from concept to certification, including:

• Rapid prototyping and development testing
• Mass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysis
• Troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the field
• Driving system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerations
• Designing for manufacturability and cost at the component and assembly levels
• Communicate design risks, complex concepts, and data clearly and honestly

• Collaborate effectively and with humility across multiple areas of expertise

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of demonstrated working experience in relevant industry, including internships, co-ops, academic research, or project experience
• Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for complex surfacing, part design, and assemblies
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science

Desired

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, concept through production
• Familiarity with DO-160G mechanical requirements for aerospace applications
• Familiarity with both low-voltage and high-voltage electromechanical designs
• Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks)

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,800 - $181,000/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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.