Systems Engineering Lead

Joby Aviation Systems Engineering LeadJoby Aviation is looking for a passionate engineering leader to join our growing team. This is a functional leadership position that provides the engineer a chance to interact with many of the key teams within the company. The Systems Engineering Lead will provide technical guidance and coordination across all of systems engineering and functional engineering groups at Joby. This role will be heavily involved in the specification and management of functional, performance, safety, hardware, and software requirements at the aircraft, system, and sub-system levels. This role will lead the development and certification of systems and sub-systems and ensure successful design validation and verification over the entire Joby Product Development Process. The Systems Engineering Lead will work very closely with FAA Engineers and Joby DERs to ensure the aircraft systems comply with all federal airworthiness regulations, playing a crucial role in our mission to revolutionize air transportation.This position requires a solid understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, developing safety-critical aircraft systems, and industry-specific certification processes. This position requires enough background knowledge and a willingness to learn to enable one to understand the complex trade-offs involved in system design both within engineering specialties and across the aircraft as a whole. This position requires one to provide technical leadership within the Systems Engineering group and across the entire company.The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude, a hard work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking, creative problem solving, and thriving in a fast-paced environment are highly regarded as well.ResponsibilitiesThe Systems Engineering Lead will be responsible for the following activities:Leading system development activities defined by the Joby Product Development ProcessPlanning, engineering, and implementing Joby's system development infrastructureRecruiting, developing, and managing a team of systems engineers to achieve company objectives by providing technical direction, monitoring progress, and problem solvingEnsuring close coordination between system engineering, system safety, and design engineering teamsEnsuring that systems, sub-systems, and associated hardware and software are designed, installed, and maintained in a manner that meets all company objectives and FAA certification requirementsDeveloping and implementing systems engineering standards, processes, and procedures, including but not limited to:Architecture and design trade studiesSystem schematics, interface control documents, and system design descriptionsSystem performance analysesSystems integration testingSystem functional testingFailure modes and effects testingSystem design reviewsSystem design reportsProviding systems engineering technical expertise and guidance across all engineering teamsServing as the functional expert for system and sub-system integration and coordination activities with various departments and the certification authoritiesReviewing, and approving:System requirementsValidation and verification plans and evidenceSystem safety analysesEngineering specificationsInstallation, rigging, calibration, and maintenance proceduresSystem and equipment test plans and reportsCompliance documentationIdentifying, developing, and continuously improving company processes to ensure business objectives are metRequiredBachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline required; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred10+ years of aviation or defense industry experienceWorking knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standardsExpert-level understanding of the development and certification of complex, integrated, safety-critical aircraft systemsMust be highly effective at leading technical professionals, including individual mentorship, task management, and skills and performance developmentHighly skilled at creating and reviewing technical schematics, interface control documents, logical and functional diagrams, and engineering specificationsExpert-level understanding and application in practice of the SAE ARP 4754A and SAE ARP 4761 system development and development assurance processesProficient in preparing and presenting design reviews for complex, highly integrated systemsProficient in managing complex sets of requirementsPrevious experience in system integration testing, including instrumenting, data acquisition, and documenting and analyzing resultsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skillsStrong ability to communicate company objectives, technical content, and FAA certification requirements and expectations to a variety of stakeholdersProficient in EnglishProficient with Microsoft Office and Google DocsFor this role, U.S. based employees must be on site, in our Northern California location, 50% of the timeDesiredMaster of Science in Systems Engineering or related disciplineWorking knowledge of avionics, electrical systems, and related equipment, technical standard orders, and minimum performance standardsElectric vehicle technology experienceExperience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and CruciblePrevious experience with network communication systemsExperience in Software/Hardware Audits (DO-254 & DO-178C)Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160G environmental qualification standardsPrevious experience defining system controls, crew indications, and flight manual proceduresOEM/Whole-aircraft FAA certification project experienceExperience and involvement with industry groups to develop consensus standardsPrivate pilot certificate or higherFamiliar with Siemens Polarion requirements management toolFamiliar with Dassault Systems engineering and management tools (Enovia)Additional InformationCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $233,600 - $300,000/year. 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.