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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.\nOverview\nJoby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Composite Development Engineer to lead end-to-end workstreams encompassing part conceptualization, tooling design, part fabrication, and assembly. This role is pivotal in driving rapid prototyping, testing, and advanced development initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate combines robust technical expertise in composite design and manufacturing with extensive hands-on fabrication and assembly experience. We are looking for a proactive problem solver with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment.\nResponsibilities\nPartner with design engineering to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) within equipment and resource constraints while fulfilling design intent\nComprehensive tooling and fixture design, including detailed engineering drawings\nComposite ply definition, producibility assessments, and 2D engineering specifications for composite parts (including plybooks & lamination drawings)\nGenerate, operate, and troubleshoot laser projection for the Virtek Laser system\nDesign shop aids and specialized tooling to streamline fabrication and assembly processes\nManage project workflows through the shop, collaborating closely with shop specialists and technicians\nRequired\n6+ years of related experience as a composites manufacturing engineer \nB.S. in engineering OR 8+ years in a comparable role \nExperience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD)\nExperience in composite manufacturing processes: hand layup lamination, RTM, VARTM, autoclave operation, hot press, fastened and bonded assembly processes, etc\nStrong GD&T background \nDesired\nExperience working with Catia V5 or Catia V6, and Enovia\nExperience with composite cutting tables (Gerber, Zund, Autometrix, etc)\nAdditional Information\nCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 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