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. 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.

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 Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team seeks a highly motivated engineer to help deliver the JAS4-1 vehicle to the marketplace. This role requires a willingness to learn and develop a range of knowledge and skills that include executing tests in a flight simulator environment, post-flight analysis, comparison of experimental data to models, and all other tasks related to the development and validation of models for an eVTOL.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and implement high-fidelity aerodynamic models for real-time simulation, performance prediction, and system analysis, with a focus on rotorcraft aeromechanics, flight dynamics, and aerodynamic interference.
• Support the verification and validation (V&V) of flight models, rigorously correlating simulation outputs against data from CFD, wind tunnel tests, and flight test campaigns.
• Document the derivation, correlation, and validation of models to support the aircraft's certification program.
• Collaborate closely with flight physics, flight controls, and flight test teams to define modeling requirements and ensure simulation accuracy meets engineering needs.

Required

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 5-7 years of industry in relevant disciplines.
• Experience credit considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 5 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job. 
• Expert level understanding of first principles in aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics
• Expert proficiency in C++ for developing complex, performance-critical applications.
• Strong experience with Python for analysis, prototyping, and model development.
• Experience with modern software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git), build automation (e.g., CMake), debugging, and performance optimization.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Desired

• Deep knowledge of finite-state dynamic inflow models, vortex methods, or other advanced aerodynamic modeling techniques.
• Understanding of data regression, and surrogate models 
• Familiarity with flightdynamics, and aircraft stability & control.
• Experience correlating and validating aerodynamics models using experimental data
• Previous experience working on an aviation certification program

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,000 - $144,000/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.

Additional Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.