Rotordynamics Engineer

Overview

As a Rotordynamics Engineer, you will play an integral role in the development of Jobys rotordynamics load criteria. This position requires a solid mathematical and engineering background in aeronautical/aerospace disciplines, with a specific focus on rotordynamics and aircraft dynamics. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with flight physics, testing, airframe, and certification teams to solve complex issues and certify our cutting-edge VTOL aircraft.

Responsibilities

Modeling & Development: Develop external loads, rotordynamic models, and aerodynamic databases for propeller/aeroelastic simulations.

Analysis: Create multi-body analysis simulations and implement rotordynamic loads databases for structural and propeller design teams.

Validation: Interpret experimental data to correlate and validate aircraft aeroelastic models.

Testing Support: Support flight, ground, and laboratory testing for model development and empirical certification loads.

Certification: Determine certification basis, establish compliance strategies, and develop/review certification-related documentation.

Mentorship: Work with and mentor engineering teams across diverse aerospace and non-aerospace backgrounds.

Required Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

Experience: 6+ years of detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft.

Technical Expertise:

• Excellent understanding of aircraft loads and aeroelasticity.
• Proficiency in NASTRAN, ABAQUS, RCAS, UMARC, or similar aeroelastic tools.
• Effective with MATLAB, Python, Bash, and Excel.
• Ability to use High-Performance Computing (HPC) assets (Compute clusters / Linux).

Regulatory: Experience developing/authoring certification documentation and interpreting engineering specifications.

Desired Advanced Degree: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Industry Knowledge: 2+ years in aircraft certification (FAR/EASA 27 or Military Cert compliance).

Advanced Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to quantify aircraft/component external loads.
• Experience correlating load models using experimental data.
• Extensive HPC or cloud computing skillsets.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,600 - $167,000/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
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• More

Additional Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.