Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer - Powertrain & Electronics

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Joby is seeking a Test Equipment Design Engineer to design, build, and integrate Test Enabling Hardware (TEH) that supports program test milestones. This role involves creating test stands, fixtures, instrumentation, and setups for testing flight-critical components. The position covers the entire lifecycle from concept and design to fabrication, integration, and formal release, requiring a hands-on approach.

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.