Equipment Design Engineer (Mechanical/Electro-mechanical)

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

10d•$112,600 - $194,700

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing Team. As part of this team, you will design hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight-critical components and systems for VTOL electric aircraft. Work includes detailed CAD design of parts and subassemblies, hands-on prototyping and integration, and on-the-fly modifications to match hardware evolutions.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, M.S. with 4+ years, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and manufacturing drawing creation including GD&T standards
Experience in mechanical design and fabrication of heavily loaded structures and high-precision electro-mechanical components
Proficiency in mathematical and physical stress analyses for load, fatigue, and wear evaluation
Familiarity with concepts of servo actuation and robotics
Strong problem-solving, trade-off analysis, and decision-making skills under schedule constraints
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships
Hands-on attitude and practical machine shop experience (lathe, mill, welder)

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings in AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Experience with High and Low Voltage systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and weldment fabrication
Proficiency in Dassault Systèmes CATIA (specifically Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design)
Experience managing projects from initial concept through final commissioning
Hands-on experience with aircraft homebuilding, rapid prototyping, FEM, or modal analysis for vibration test fixtures

Responsibilities

Create and mentor others in the design of 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 component nuances, system architectures, and operating conditions
Develop test stand and fixture designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions
Procure hardware from suppliers and coordinate manufacturing with internal and external shops
Review equipment designs for team members and provide constructive feedback
Lead design integration to ensure systems meet initial requirements, adapting designs on the fly as hardware evolves
Manage project status, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with Team Leads to de-risk critical paths
Create and implement tools to maximize productivity across the Equipment Design Team
Manage hardware needs for the Equipment Design Team and recommend strategic investments