Test Equipment Design - Design Engineer

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Santa Cruz, CA · Testing

Joby Aviation is seeking a Design Engineer to design hardware for testing flight critical components and systems for VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include CAD design, prototyping, integration, and modifications, working closely with various engineering teams. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency in CAD and mechanical design/fabrication.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design of hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight critical components and systems.
  2. Develop full designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions for the above projects.
  3. Lead integration of designs and ensure that the systems meet the design requirements set out from the beginning.
  4. Create and implement tools to maximize Design Team productivity.

Skills

Required

  • B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with 2+ years of work experience in the relevant industry
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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