Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Battery — EV Aircraft

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics Battery Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. You will design hardware for various systems powering the electrified air taxi and support the full development cycle from architecture to production.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 2+ years of experience, proficiency in 3D modeling (Catia preferred), strong design and analytical skills, and ability to work with vendors and

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of industry work experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency with professional 3D modeling software (Catia 3D Experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use first principles in design.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design components, subassemblies, and systems.
• Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions.
• Plan/execute development tests to support design decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build hardware.
• Support verification testing with the testing team.

Skills

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Kinematics

First principles

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Catia 3D Experience

Abaqus

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics Battery Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. You will design hardware for various systems powering the electrified air taxi and support the full development cycle from architecture to production.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 2+ years of experience, proficiency in 3D modeling (Catia preferred), strong design and analytical skills, and ability to work with vendors and