Aerospace, Electric Vehicles, Urban Air Mobility, Aviation

Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer - Powertrain & Electronics

San Carlos, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$141,600–$194,700 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Test Equipment Design
Powertrain
Electronics
Test Stands
Fixtures
Instrumentation
Flight-critical components
HIL systems
Electrical schematics
Wiring diagrams

Nice to have

SCADA systems
Safety-critical testing
IPT structure

Role summary

Joby is seeking a Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer to design, build, and integrate Test Enabling Hardware (TEH) for powertrain and electronics systems. This hands-on, individual contributor role involves the full lifecycle from concept to release, including designing test stands, fixtures, and instrumentation. Responsibilities include mechanical and electrical design, CAD modeling, schematic creation, hardware procurement, fabrication, integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring FAA compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, strong mechanical design skills, machine shop proficiency, and experience with CAD and electrical schematic design. Desired skills include Python, LabVIEW, C#, SCADA systems, and HIL testing.

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Design & Development

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

Build & Integration

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)

Documentation & Compliance

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

Required

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

Desired

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

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $141,600 - $194,700/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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