Motor Design Engineering Lead
About The Position
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4 Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle. This individual will be responsible for leading a small team of engineers to design hardware for various systems that power and control the aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and the ability to balance complex competing objectives and priorities. The position will work cross-functionally and be responsible for the entire development cycle from early architecture through production. Specifically, they will:
Requirements
- B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of demonstrated engineering experience - preferably “full-stack” with exposure to test, design, equipment/component selection, hands-on builds, bring-up and troubleshooting
- Experience as a team lead, manager, or mentor of engineers
- Proficiency with professional 3D modeling software, preferably with Catia 3D Experience
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Strong analytical background – able to use first principles to drive/inform design
Nice To Haves
- M.S. in mechanical engineering
- 12+ years of demonstrated engineering experience
- Experience with finite element simulation tools
- Experience with electric powertrains or other electromechanical systems (power electronics, battery systems, motors/actuators)
- Strong fundamentals in fluid flow, thermals, structures
- Experience with instrumentation selection/procurement and data acquisition
- Electrical enclosure design experience
- Experience taking design(s) through production
- Experience managing a team in self-directed engineering projects
Responsibilities
- Design components, subassemblies, and systems
- Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions
- Plan/execute development tests to support design decisions
- Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing/fabrication teams to build hardware
- Work with the testing team to support verification testing of hardware
- Solve complex multi-physics engineering problems
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers
- Lead informal cross-functional teams/efforts
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
