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

Equipment Design Engineer (Mechanical/Electro-mechanical)

Job Locations: US-CA-Santa Cruz

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. 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

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing Team. As part of this team, you will design hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight- critical components and systems for VTOL electric aircraft. Work includes detailed CAD design of parts and subassemblies, hands-on prototyping and integration, and on-the-fly modifications to match hardware evolutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and mentor others in the design of hardware to assemble, install, and perform validation and verification testing of flight- critical components and systems

• Work closely with Airframe, Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics, and Software teams to capture component nuances, system architectures, and operating conditions

• Develop test stand and fixture designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions

• Procure hardware from suppliers and coordinate manufacturing with internal and external shops

• Review equipment designs for team members and provide constructive feedback

• Lead design integration to ensure systems meet initial requirements, adapting designs on the fly as hardware evolves

• Manage project status, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with Team Leads to de-risk critical paths

• Create and implement tools to maximize productivity across the Equipment Design Team

• Manage hardware needs for the Equipment Design Team and recommend strategic investments

Required

• B.S. in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, M.S. with 4+ years, or equivalent practical experience

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and manufacturing drawing creation including GD&T standards

• Experience in mechanical design and fabrication of heavily loaded structures and high-precision electro- mechanical components

• Proficiency in mathematical and physical stress analyses for load, fatigue, and wear evaluation

• Familiarity with concepts of servo actuation and robotics

• Strong problem-solving, trade- off analysis, and decision- making skills under schedule constraints

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to manage cross- functional relationships

• Hands- on attitude and practical machine shop experience (lathe, mill, welder)

Desired

• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings in AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with High and Low Voltage systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and weldment fabrication
• Proficiency in Dassault Systèmes CATIA (specifically Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design)
• Experience managing projects from initial concept through final commissioning
• Hands- on experience with aircraft homebuilding, rapid prototyping, FEM, or modal analysis for vibration test fixtures

Compensation

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $112,600 - $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

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.