Electrical Systems Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Xwing; California (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Marina, CA seeks an Electrical Systems Integration Manufacturing Engineer to advance prototype hardware toward scalable production. You will define harness manufacturing, develop tools, and guide integration with manufacturing teams to meet quality goals.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Manufacturing/Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of experience, hands-on shop-floor activity, and strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years in a production environment.
• 5+ years building wiring harnesses and creating assembly work instructions.
• Experience developing special assembly tools (formboards, jigs, fixtures).
• Proficiency in CAD (CATIA or SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with MES, EC systems, QMS, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Author and review manufacturing work instructions for electrical harness assemblies and installations.
• Design and implement assembly tools (formboards, jigs, fixtures) for effective manufacturing.
• Lead technicians during harness installations into vehicle portions.
• Troubleshoot and improve internal production for wire harness assembly.
• Coordinate new equipment purchases to support wire harness production.
• Provide technical manufacturing support to wire harness teams.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Document new manufacturing processes or procedures.
• Implement Poka-Yoke methods.
• Act as SME on equipment/tools and coordinate calibration of fixtures and test equipment.
• Design test fixtures for improvements.
• Create cable routing layouts from harness knowledge.
• Coordinate tooling maintenance with vendors.

Skills

Electrical harness design

CAD tooling

MES & QMS knowledge

Shop floor support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Aerospace

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ENOVIA

Job description

Electrical Systems Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID 2026-5325

Category Integration

Type Regular Full-Time

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Systems Integration (ESI), taking prototype work to a manufacturing level and bringing together engineering, manufacturing, and integration. The engineer will be responsible for manufacturing definition of flight critical wire harness assemblies and electromechanical interconnection systems, as well as communicating those details to the manufacturing and integration teams. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturability and quality control. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Author and review manufacturing work instructions for electrical harness assemblies and installations
• Design and implement assembly tools (formboards, jigs, fixtures, etc.) required for effective manufacturing
• Assist with leading technicians during harness installations into portions of the vehicle
• Problem solve, troubleshoot, and recommend opportunities to improve internal production for wire harness assembly
• Investigate, research, recommend, and implement new equipment purchases to support wire harness production
• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing to wire harness production teams
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and type design
• Assist with documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures for harness assembly
• Recommend and implement Poka-Yoke (mistake or error proofing) methods
• Serve as a subject matter expert on equipment/tools, including maintenance and coordinating routine calibration of test fixtures and test equipment
• Design test fixtures for improvements using standard or automated tools
• Apply basic knowledge of wire harnesses and schematics to create cable routing and layouts
• Perform or coordinate with tooling vendors the maintenance or repair of equipment, including purchasing appropriate supplies and materials

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related quantitative field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of practical manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• 5+ years of experience in building wiring harnesses, creating assembly work instructions, generating technical illustrations, and supporting production/process planning
• Experience developing special assembly tools to aid in manufacturing (including formboards, jigs, and fixtures)
• Proficiency in at least one CAD system (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)
• Hands-on experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Engineering Change (EC) systems, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Knowledge of industry drawing standards and specifications
• Functional understanding of workmanship standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) and SAE AS50881 (Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle)
• Direct shop floor experience supporting or leading assembly lines
• Knowledge of ergonomic tools, safety measures, and precautions used on the assembly floor
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail

Desired

• Flexibility in dealing with a dynamic manufacturing environment and ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA
• Technical expertise working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative cross-functional team
• Hands-on product development and design experience
• Experience with prototype manufacturing in a professional environment
• Experience working on an FAA-certified production line

Compensation

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target hourly rate for this position is $78,700 - $130,900/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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.