Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Aerospace Test Systems

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 131,700 - 209,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs and equity

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation in San Carlos, CA seeks a Senior/Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead electrical design for first-generation manufacturing test equipment validating powertrain and electronics for the S4 aircraft.

You will architect end-of-line test platforms, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive precision measurement and data acquisition solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 6+ years of experience developing electrical hardware and test equipment in manufacturing or product development.
• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit analysis, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
• Experience developing end-of-line (EOL) or electronics manufacturing test equipment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming using Structured Text IEC 61131-3 (TwinCAT), Python, and Ignition.
• Experience selecting and integrating precision sensors, DAQ hardware, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic creation (AutoCAD Electrical).
• Hands-on experience building and wiring electrical panels and test systems.
• Experience architecting data acquisition systems connecting PLCs, SCADA, and MES.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture and controls development for first-generation manufacturing and EOL test equipment from concept through low-volume production.
• Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to develop robust electronics test systems.
• Design and integrate high-precision sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems into Beckhoff-based platform.
• Develop full electrical designs, drawing packages, BOMs, and schematics for complex manufacturing test equipment.
• Architect test methodologies for validation of electronic assemblies, power electronics, and electromechanical systems.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A requirements.
• Procure custom and off-the-shelf hardware and manage technical suppliers as needed.
• Design, write, and debug PLC software in Structured Text IEC 61131-3 (TwinCAT) to automate test sequences and equipment operation.
• Develop HMI and data collection tools using Ignition (Perspective) and integrate results into manufacturing databases.
• Lead system integration and commissioning of test equipment, ensuring measurement accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic test systems in a production environment.

Skills

TwinCAT PLC

Python

Ignition Perspective

Sensors & DAQ

Electrical schematics

Data acquisition

Electrical hardware

Beckhoff EtherCAT

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition

Job description

Joby Aviation in San Carlos, CA seeks a Senior/Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead electrical design for first-generation manufacturing test equipment validating powertrain and electronics for the S4 aircraft.

You will architect end-of-line test platforms, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive precision measurement and data acquisition solutions in a fast-paced environment.