Joby Aircraft Acoustic Engineer Intern
Perform aircraft noise predictions and community noise assessment using acoustic propagation software.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct acoustic simulations using tools such as Advanced Acoustic Model, Aviation Environmental Design Tool, and SoundPLAN
- Perform aircraft acoustic analyses to compare noise sources
- Develop software framework and data pipeline for acoustic evaluation of new locations
- Verification and presentation of predictions to guide future operations
- Develop documentation and presentations to document acoustic impacts for specific infrastructure locations
Required:
- Graduate student in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with computational aeroacoustics and sound propagation modeling
- Ability to work in groups and individually
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders across a wide range of technical disciplines
- Knowledge of rotorcraft aerodynamics and acoustics
- Proficiency with MATLAB and Python
Desired:
- Understanding of CFD and FWH methods
- Understanding of acoustic metrics and acoustic masking
- Experience with Git/GitHub
Additional Information:
Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $22-$31/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550-$7,800/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.