Joby Aviation
Systems Engineer, Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS)
Joby Aviation, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Systems Engineer, Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS)
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over congested city streets, 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 manufacturing, and launching commercial service.
Overview
Joby Aviation is leading the industry by introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all‑electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4‑1 air vehicle. The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) product team is seeking highly motivated, systems engineers to help deliver the JAS4‑1 vehicle to the marketplace. The IFPCS includes all primary flight control functions (pilot interfaces, flight sensors, processing and communications, control laws, and control effectors) and some vehicle management functions.
In the late Detailed Design Phase, the role offers broad systems engineering skills with responsibilities from requirements to certification and accountability in integration, design validation and verification, failure modes and effects analysis, and preparation of certification artifacts.
Responsibilities
Involvement in writing, conducting validation analyses and reviews, and validating all levels of the system requirements
Supporting design teams in trade studies, subsystem interface definition, requirements flow‑down, development analyses, modeling and simulation activities, and assessment of results
Leading and performing system integration activities including:
Verification test plan definition
Test case development and review
Detailed test procedure development and review
Automated and manual verification test execution
Data reduction and analyses
Problem reporting, resolution, and tracking issue to closure
Writing test reports
Creating, analyzing, and managing issues, technical risks, and opportunities for subsystems using enterprise tools
Preparing artifacts and briefing material for internal and external technical meetings: design reviews, program reviews, and safety‑of‑flight reports for the aircraft
Assisting in creating type certification documents and reports for the regulatory authorities
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as Design, System Test, Flight Test, Certification, and Program Management
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
Relevant demonstrated scholastic project experience or internships
Understanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processes
Familiarity with requirements management
Familiarity with safety assessment concepts
Experience working in a laboratory environment
Exposure to modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English
Ability to work collaboratively and be self‑starter with self‑sufficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Desired
Minimum 5 years of aerospace industry experience in primary flight and propulsion control
Electric vehicle technology experience
Experience integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)
Understanding of development assurance processes per SAE ARP4754A
Familiarity with safety assessment processes, methods, and analyses (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, CCA) per SAE ARP4761
Working knowledge of DO‑160G environmental qualification
Familiarity and experience with FAA Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, and/or Part 29 Certification Regulations
Use of requirements management tools (working knowledge of Siemens Polarion is a plus)
Experienced in model‑based engineering using MATLAB/Simulink
Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible
Familiar with Dassault Systems Engineering and Management tools (Enovia)
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Target base pay is $108,000 – $180,200 per year based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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Overview
Joby Aviation is leading the industry by introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all‑electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4‑1 air vehicle. The Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) product team is seeking highly motivated, systems engineers to help deliver the JAS4‑1 vehicle to the marketplace. The IFPCS includes all primary flight control functions (pilot interfaces, flight sensors, processing and communications, control laws, and control effectors) and some vehicle management functions.
In the late Detailed Design Phase, the role offers broad systems engineering skills with responsibilities from requirements to certification and accountability in integration, design validation and verification, failure modes and effects analysis, and preparation of certification artifacts.
Responsibilities
Involvement in writing, conducting validation analyses and reviews, and validating all levels of the system requirements
Supporting design teams in trade studies, subsystem interface definition, requirements flow‑down, development analyses, modeling and simulation activities, and assessment of results
Leading and performing system integration activities including:
Verification test plan definition
Test case development and review
Detailed test procedure development and review
Automated and manual verification test execution
Data reduction and analyses
Problem reporting, resolution, and tracking issue to closure
Writing test reports
Creating, analyzing, and managing issues, technical risks, and opportunities for subsystems using enterprise tools
Preparing artifacts and briefing material for internal and external technical meetings: design reviews, program reviews, and safety‑of‑flight reports for the aircraft
Assisting in creating type certification documents and reports for the regulatory authorities
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as Design, System Test, Flight Test, Certification, and Program Management
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
Relevant demonstrated scholastic project experience or internships
Understanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processes
Familiarity with requirements management
Familiarity with safety assessment concepts
Experience working in a laboratory environment
Exposure to modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English
Ability to work collaboratively and be self‑starter with self‑sufficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Desired
Minimum 5 years of aerospace industry experience in primary flight and propulsion control
Electric vehicle technology experience
Experience integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)
Understanding of development assurance processes per SAE ARP4754A
Familiarity with safety assessment processes, methods, and analyses (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, CCA) per SAE ARP4761
Working knowledge of DO‑160G environmental qualification
Familiarity and experience with FAA Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, and/or Part 29 Certification Regulations
Use of requirements management tools (working knowledge of Siemens Polarion is a plus)
Experienced in model‑based engineering using MATLAB/Simulink
Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible
Familiar with Dassault Systems Engineering and Management tools (Enovia)
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Target base pay is $108,000 – $180,200 per year based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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