Equipment Design Engineer: Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical

Xwing; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Equipment Design Engineer (Mechanical/Electro-mechanical) to design hardware for flight- critical components and systems, from CAD models to test fixtures.

You will collaborate across Airframe, Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics and Software teams, develop test stands, manage BOMs, coordinate suppliers, and drive designs from concept through commissioning as hardware evolves in a fast-paced VTOL program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with heavily loaded structures and high‑precision electro‑mechanical components.
• Proficiency in stress analyses for load, fatigue, wear.
• Familiarity with servo actuation and robotics.
• Strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware to assemble, install, and test flight-critical components and systems.
• Collaborate with Airframe, Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics, and Software teams to capture component nuances and operating conditions.
• Develop test stands, fixtures, drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Procure hardware from suppliers and coordinate manufacturing with internal and external shops.
• Review equipment designs and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead design integration to ensure systems meet initial requirements as hardware evolves.
• Manage project status, timelines, and resource allocation to de-risk critical paths.
• Create and implement tools to maximize productivity for the Equipment Design Team.
• Manage hardware needs and recommend strategic investments.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

GD&T

Structural analysis

Servo actuation

Robotics

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Equipment Design Engineer (Mechanical/Electro-mechanical) to design hardware for flight- critical components and systems, from CAD models to test fixtures.

You will collaborate across Airframe, Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics and Software teams, develop test stands, manage BOMs, coordinate suppliers, and drive designs from concept through commissioning as hardware evolves in a fast-paced VTOL program.