Materials Engineer

Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Joby Aviation is seeking a materials engineer with expertise in material selection, analysis, and process development to join our powertrain & electronics materials and process team. The engineer will support the Joby aircraft powertrain scale up in collaboration with a strong team of manufacturing and design engineers. The person will develop and qualify application and fabrication parameters, develop control plans, and drive continuous improvement. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturability and quality control. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

• Develop and optimize process parameters and assist in design revisions and continuous improvement to improve product quality and yield
• Design and execute material qualification campaigns
• Author process specifications for applications of thermoplastics and thermosets such as adhesives, sealants, paints, engineering plastics, and protective films
• Provide documentation of process development, quality control plans, and standardized practices supporting production
• Support design engineers, quality engineers, and supply managers in analysis of components and assemblies, driving improvements at suppliers and supporting continuous design improvements

• B.S. in Materials Engineering or relevant degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills while working with cross functional teams
• Experience prototyping or manufacturing in a professional environment
• Proficient in authoring process documentation
• Expertise in thermosets and/or thermoplastics

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Engineering
• Experience in aviation or aerospace industry
• Experience with hardware manufacturing environments and systems
• Experience working in a design engineering organization

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $122,200 - $162,900 annually. 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.