Brice Collamer
About Brice Collamer
Brice Collamer is a Senior Methods and Allowables Engineer at Joby Aviation, focusing on durability and damage tolerance in structural analysis. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having worked at NASA, Boeing, and Schindler Elevator Corporation.
Work at Joby Aviation
Brice Collamer has been employed at Joby Aviation since 2020, serving as a Senior Methods and Allowables Engineer. In this role, he focuses on durability and damage tolerance in structural analysis. His expertise is utilized in defining bonded joint analysis techniques specifically for Part 23 airframe certification projects. Joby Aviation is known for its innovative approach to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Collamer's contributions support the company's mission in advancing sustainable aviation.
Education and Expertise
Brice Collamer holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also pursued further education at Wichita State University, earning a certificate in Composite Structural Engineering Technology. Additionally, he studied Aircraft Composite Structural Analysis and Design at the University of Washington, obtaining another certificate. His educational background supports his specialization in structural analysis and methods related to aviation.
Background
Before joining Joby Aviation, Brice Collamer gained valuable experience in the aerospace industry. He worked at Boeing for a total of eight years, first in Structural Methods and Allowables from 2012 to 2019, and then in Product Development from 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a brief tenure as a Mechanical Engineer at NASA for two months in 2010 and at Schindler Elevator Corporation for two months in 2009. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Achievements
Brice Collamer specializes in utilizing test-based semi-empirical methods for analysis substantiation. His focus on durability and damage tolerance in structural analysis has been critical in his roles, particularly in the context of airframe certification projects. His work in defining bonded joint analysis techniques has contributed to the safety and reliability of aircraft structures, aligning with industry standards and regulations.