Senior/Staff Test Engineer - Powertrain (Electromechanical)

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

8h

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate, motivated and hands-on Senior /Staff Test Engineer to aid in characterization, performance, environmental and reliability testing of powertrain & electronics system comprising of electric motor, inverter and related systems and/or components. This role supports the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and leads the testing efforts on verification and validation testing activities for the propulsion systems.

Requirements

• Experience in propulsion HV electric motor/ inverter testing specifically around integration testing
• Expertise LabView/Python/ MATLAB/ NI Diadem to aid in data collection and analysis
• Practical experience in using miscellaneous lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, NI DAQ systems, power analyzers, power supplies etc
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast paced environment
• Be agile and adapt to evolving requirements and change in directions
• Great communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or equivalent + 8 years of experience or Masters + 6 years of experience or PhD + 3 years of experience
• Prior experience in HV electric motor and/or inverter testing is preferred
• Dyno operation experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) , Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing
• Knowledge of DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
• Experience with HV systems and/or avionics mechanical or electrical hardware
• Exposure to regulatory certification
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading overall test activities for the assigned system/ sub-system/ components by following Joby processes and/or procedures
• Participate in discussions with cross functional team as a subject matter expert and facilitate the development team in planning and executing testing required to refine propulsion systems and/or components including but not limited to electric motor(s), inverter(s), pump, fan, radiator etc
• Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) to understand testing needs, milestones & deliverables and manage associated activities using Joby test processes execute them
• Author and release test procedures for development testing, acceptance testing, qualification testing & certification testing for powertrain and electronics systems and/or components
• Co-ordinate with reliability test engineer to define appropriate test profiles for demonstrating reliability of systems and/or components
• Develop test stand requirements to support product testing and work with equipment design team to ensure appropriate test capabilities are adequate to support product development process
• Develop LabView/Python scripts for test automation and in-situ data collection. Assist technician in test setups, execution of tests as needed on test equipment (Dynos, Chambers, shakers, test benches etc)
• Participate in failure and Root Cause Analysis of sub-systems and components used in with in powertrain and electronics system (from validation, reliability, and field testing)

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees