Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer - Powertrain & Electronics

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

8d•$141,600 - $194,700

About The Position

We're looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer to design, build, and integrate Test Enabling Hardware (TEH) supporting program test milestones — from test stands and fixtures to instrumentation and flight-critical component test setups. This is a hands-on IC role covering the full lifecycle: concept, design, fabrication, integration, and formal release.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience in test/mechanical equipment design (or equivalent)
Strong mechanical design experience, including heavily loaded, high-precision components, weldments, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Hands-on machine shop skills (lathe, mill, welder)
Proficiency with CAD tools and electrical schematic design
Experience with machine control panel wiring and design
Track record taking projects from concept through commissioning
Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working hands-on in a lab/shop environment

Nice To Haves

Software skills for test automation/data acquisition (Python, LabVIEW, C#)
Working knowledge of SCADA systems
Familiarity with FAA certification and safety-critical testing
Experience with HIL test systems and powertrain/electronics testing
Experience within an IPT structure

Responsibilities

Architect test fixturing and mechanical layout from ambiguous or evolving requirements
Design hardware to assemble, install, and validate/verify flight-critical components and systems, partnering with Airframe/Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics, and Software teams to capture design requirements
Design test stands and fixtures for electrical, thermal, static, and dynamic testing, including HIL systems
Select and integrate instrumentation (sensors, DAQ, power supplies, signal conditioning)
Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models
Develop drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions; procure hardware and coordinate manufacturing with internal/external shops
Fabricate components using machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, welder) as needed
Lead integration and commissioning, including on-the-fly design changes to keep pace with hardware modifications
Troubleshoot and debug test system issues during setup and execution
Partner with Lab Operations to ensure safe integration into the P&E Test Lab (power, compressed air, facility readiness)
Prepare BOMs, drawings, and documentation to support formal release; ensure FAA certification/qualification compliance where applicable
Follow formal release, configuration management, and change control processes