Electromechanical Systems Engineer — Aerospace Avionics

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 104,800 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, System Electronics to own designs from concept to certification, working cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions and ensure safe, lightweight, and reliable electromechanical assemblies for the aircraft.

You will prototype, analyze, and validate components, collaborating with manufacturing, testing, and software teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of demonstrated working experience in relevant industry, including internships, co-ops, academic research, or project experience.
• Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for complex surfacing, part design, and assemblies.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Rapid prototyping and development testing
• Mass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysis
• Troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the field
• Driving system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerations
• Designing for manufacturability and cost at the component and assembly levels
• Communicate design risks, complex concepts, and data clearly and honestly
• Collaborate effectively and with humility across multiple areas of expertise

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Heat transfer

Materials science

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks)

Finite element analysis (Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks)

Job description

Joby Aviation in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, System Electronics to own designs from concept to certification, working cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions and ensure safe, lightweight, and reliable electromechanical assemblies for the aircraft.

You will prototype, analyze, and validate components, collaborating with manufacturing, testing, and software teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.