Senior Cabin Design Engineer

Joby 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. 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 our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.Overview Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Cabin Design Engineer to join our Airframe team here in Santa Cruz, CA. This is an exciting role involving managing the design, development, certification, and testing of the interior of the Joby aircraft. In this position, the individual will have a balanced responsibility of designing components, managing suppliers, system engineering, and certification. This role integrates the incredibly important balance of designing a product for our future customers to enjoy with the rigors of engineering a world-class aircraft. A strong knowledge of metallics, composites, assembly & integration techniques, GD&T, drafting standards and certification test experience are all highly desirable. This is an exciting position for team players who like to create well-balanced products.ResponsibilitiesDevelop concepts and mechanical designs using sound 1st principal engineering principlesCradle to grave design support–everything from conceptual development through design reviews through release and manufacturing supportEnsuring seat designs meet all performance and certification requirementsCollaboration with engineering and certification teams to incorporate best practicesSupply chain managementAbility and willingness to work across multi-disciplinary teams ranging from certification system engineering to manufacturing techniciansCreation of technical drawings and bill of materialsSupport of certification process through documentation and testing RequiredB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline8 years of work experience in a relevant industryAbility to visualize complex 3D systemsKeen eye for detail and willingness to design to strict aerospace standardsAbility to select appropriate materials, coatings, and hardware to support designExcellent teamwork and communication skillsProficiency with CADExperience making engineering drawings and GD&TFamiliarity with FEM and hand calculations for structural sizingDesiredM.S/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline12+ years of work experience in a relevant industry, aerospace knowledge preferredHands‑on experience designing and building parts in Aluminum, titanium, composite, plastic, and foam.Certification experience to FAR Part 23/25/27/29Cabin/interior aerospace design experienceSpecific certification experience with aircraft seatsExperience with Dassault Systemes CATIA Part Design, Generative Shape design and Assembly DesignAdditional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $185,000/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.Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-05