System Safety Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA eVTOL Full-time $127k to $160k Posted Aug 20, 2026
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About this role

Joby Aviation is hiring a System Safety Engineer, full-time, on-site in Santa Cruz, 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 system safety engineer who will be a part of the system safety and certification organization. As part of this team, you will perform system safety assessments of flight-critical components and propulsion system and sub-systems for electric VTOL aircraft.

Responsibilities

Conduct system safety assessments (FHA, FMEA, FTA, CCA) across aircraft systems in accordance with ARP4761 with an emphasis on electric propulsion systems

Establish, review and manage safety requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams to identify safety issues and provide inputs

Participate in design reviews, providing safety input throughout the aircraft development lifecycle

Maintain system safety artifacts and keep them updated with design and configuration changes

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of industry experience

Advanced engineering degree in the above fields (M.S. or Ph.D.) and 3+ years of professional experience

Desired

Experience with electric motors and power electronics

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,700 - $160,000/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.

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About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation

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

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