Senior Test Engineer - Power Electronics

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

18h

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate, motivated and hands-on Senior Test Engineer on the Electro-Mechanical Test Team 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 is a member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and leads the testing efforts on verification and validation testing activities for the propulsion systems with specific emphasis on Electrical-Thermal Stress testing and Electromagnetic Magnetic Effects Testing (such as HIRF, RF Emissions, Lightning).

Requirements

• S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with 8+ years of work experience in a relevant industry performing Test Engineering activities or advanced degree and 6+ years of experience
• Experience in high voltage electric motor/ inverter testing specifically around propulsion integration testing, durability and endurance testing
• Practical experience with motor control algorithm and software verification and validation on powertrain electronics hardware
• Practical experience in using miscellaneous lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, power analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Be agile and adapt to evolving requirements and change in directions

Nice To Haves

• Dynamometer specific operation and testing experience is a plus
• Experience testing airborne electronic hardware to DO-160, MIL-810 type (or similar standards) environmental tests.
• Prior DO-160 training is a plus
• Practical knowledge of root cause analysis (nondestructive) of electronics failure best practices
• Experience with MATLAB/Python for post-processing of data from equipment under test and external instrumentation.
• Experience with LabView for Data Acquisition and test automation (invoking desired equipment functions in different conditions)
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) , Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing
• Experience with aircraft FAA certification process
• Strong physics and/or material properties background is a plus
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify test objective(s), collaborate with design and system engineers to devise test matrices, instrumentation needs, and outline detailed test procedures
• Coordinate appropriate and configuration-controlled test articles to meet test objective(s)
• Work closely with Test Equipment Design Engineers to have custom test rigs built, assembled, operated, and maintained. Key contributions are defining requirements and expectations of the test stand/test setup to Test Equipment Design Engineers
• Outline test execution schedule to ensure test equipment and resources are available to meet test objective(s)
• Perform safe and thorough testing following Test engineering process to produce data that meet the needs of the program
• Review and analyze data collected during/after testing to generate reports that will provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs and/or show compliance towards certification
• Perform root cause investigation and analysis of sub-systems and components, documenting findings, and providing feedback to appropriate stakeholders for corrective action(s)
• Work closely with the Test Program Manager to plan assigned work, report status and progress, and ensure tests are properly documented and closed out to meet program objectives
• Work closely with Design Engineers, System Engineers, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), and Certification Engineers to verify that assigned electric motor, inverter and related systems and/or components meets or exceeds design requirements and provides necessary testing related information and documentation to meet FAA certification requirements
• Author and/or contribute to the technical writing of Qualification Test Plans and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) for certification
• Balance iterative R&D testing and formal FAA witnessed Qualification testing
• Experience and knowledge around HV safety threats, prevention best practices

Benefits

• paid 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees