Joby Aviation

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized and passionate Design Engineer to join their Testing Team, focusing on the design of hardware for validation and verification testing of flight critical components for VTOL electric aircraft. The company is in the final stages of certifying their aircraft with the FAA and plans to launch commercial services in the US and Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight critical components and systems.
• Work closely with Airframe, Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics, and Software teams to capture design requirements.
• Develop full designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Procure hardware from suppliers and coordinate manufacturing with internal shops.
• Lead integration of designs and ensure systems meet design requirements.
• Create and implement tools to maximize Design Team productivity.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with 2+ years of work experience.
• Strong engineering knowledge and instincts.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Hands-on attitude.
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Design and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience in mechanical design and fabrication of heavily loaded components and structures.
• Experience with design and fabrication of weldments, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment.
• Experience with project execution from initial concept development through to final commissioning.
• Experience in machine control panel wiring and design.
• Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design.
• Experience designing aerospace test equipment.
• Experience with design of automated hardware, including sensor selection and implementation.
• Experience with PLC programming and controller development for industrial equipment.
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing.
• Experience designing aircraft flight hardware and/or ground support equipment.
• Experience with High Voltage systems.
• Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus.
• Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401k