Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Test Equipment Design - Design Engineer
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expJoby Aviation is working to make the dream of a piloted air taxi a reality since 2009 and is now in the final stages of certifying their aircraft with the FAA. They are seeking a highly organized and passionate Design Engineer to join their Testing Team, responsible for designing hardware for validation and verification testing of flight critical components for VTOL electric aircraft.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationAir Transportation
Responsibilities
Design of hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight critical components and systems. This will require working closely with the Airframe and Actuators, Propulsion and Avionics, and Software teams, to capture the nuances of the components, system architectures, and operating conditions, that define the design requirements for these projects
Develop full designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions for the above projects. Additionally, procure hardware from suppliers, and coordinate manufacturing with internal shops
Lead integration of designs and ensure that the systems meet the design requirements set out from the beginning. This may involve on-the-fly modifications of designs to keep up with modifications to the hardware to be assembled, installed, or tested
Create and implement tools to maximize Design Team productivity
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with 5+ years of work experience in the relevant industry or M.S. with 3+ years of experience
Strong engineering knowledge and instincts
Excellent problem solving
Strong communication and social skills. The ability to work with many different people and manage working relationships
Hands-on attitude
Proficiency in Computer Aided Design, and engineering drawing creation
Experience in mechanical design and fabrication of heavily loaded components and structures, as well as high-precision components
Experience with design and fabrication of weldments, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment
Experience with project execution from initial concept development through to final commissioning of system
Experience in machine control panel wiring and design
Preferred
Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design
Experience designing aerospace test equipment
Experience with design of automated hardware, including sensor selection and implementation
Experience with PLC programming and controller development for industrial equipment
Experience with hardware in the loop testing
Experience designing aircraft flight hardware and/or ground support equipment
Experience with High Voltage systems
Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus
Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes
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
And more
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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