Staff MRB Stress Engineer

Marina, CA eVTOL Full-time $185k to $255k Posted Sep 2, 2026
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About this role

Joby Aviation is hiring a Staff MRB Stress Engineer, full-time, on-site in Marina, CA, in the eVTOL sector.

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 seeking a motivated Staff MRB Stress Engineer to join our growing MRB (Material Review Board) Engineering team. This role is a key position as our company quickly moves towards FAA type and production certifications. This team member is expected to have a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for dispositioning non-conformances and ensuring that all materials and components meet airworthiness requirements. Attention to detail is critical and the engineer will have experience analyzing aircraft structures, supporting aircraft builds, and both composite and metallic repairs. Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment or support role is a must as you will play a key role in the scale up of Joby's high volume aircraft production line.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues

Write robust dispositions with clear requirements to restore airworthiness

Produce structural substantiation reports in support of NCR disposition

Develop MRB work methods and tools and help build the Joby MRB system

Monitor trends of recurring discrepancies and support root cause corrective action initiatives

Directly communicate with quality, inspection, manufacturing engineers, and M&P

Required

B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant discipline

8+ years of working experience in an aerospace engineering role

Experience with the manufacture and repair of metallic and composite structures

Aerospace MRB experience

Proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD program

Excellent problem-solving skills

Hands on experience in aircraft manufacturing facility or repair depot

Highly proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple assignments

Ability to travel domestically (25% or less)

Desired

12+ years of working experience in an aerospace engineering role

Prior independent MRB approval authority

Experience developing and designing aircraft structural repairs and calculating basic static stress analysis in support of the repair disposition and/or repair drawing on both metallic and composite

In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, and structural behavior of aircraft components

Working knowledge of Polyworks and Femap/Nastran

Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure

Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program

Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23 and 27 regulations

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $185,300 - $254,800/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.

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Joby Aviation

eVTOL air taxi developer with FAA Part 135 certification and Toyota partnership. Santa Cruz, CA.

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