Senior Electrical Engineer - System Test

Joby Aviation

Marina (CA)

On-site

USD 97,900 - 166,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading aviation technology firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in system testing. You will design hardware for flight-critical systems of VTOL electric aircraft, focusing on prototyping and integration. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in electrical design and system integration. Competitive compensation includes a base pay of $97,900 - $166,800 annually along with benefits like healthcare and 401(k).

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical, Power Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in electrical design and integration.
Proficiency in drawing and schematic creation.

Responsibilities

Generate electrical schematics documentation.
Control test equipment through formal processes.
Develop safety interlock schemes.

Skills

Electrical design

Integration of industrial equipment

Computer Aided Design

Strong communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Education

B.S in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

M.S and 3+ years experience

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD Electrical

CATIA

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - System Test

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Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our testing team. As part of this team you will help design hardware to support testing of flight critical systems for VTOL electric aircraft. Work may include electrical and industrial process equipment design, with a focus integrated loading systems. The role will involve a mix of hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting, documentation aligned to industry standards and the integration of industrial electronics in a range novel test platforms.

Responsibilities

Generation of documentation of electrical schematics across different test venues for existing and planned equipment.
Configuration control of test equipment through formal testing processes.
Provide feedback and guidance to team members in regards to electrical drafting, design and best practices.
Technical focal for complex and novel high performance test systems.
Develop robust safety interlock schemes for safe operator and testing scenarios.
Help develop mechanical and electrical equipment, including the generation of control systems.
Collaborate across teams to manage integration, schedule, budget and designs efforts.

Required

B.S & 5+ years experience or M.S & 3+ years experience or equivalent experience
Degree in Electrical, Power Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline)
Experience in electrical design and integration of industrial equipment in process or test equipment (single and 3 phase, high and low voltage systems and instrumentation).
Experience with control and grounding schemes, and integrated electrical systems.
Proficiency in Computer Aided Design, engineering drawing and electrical schematic creation.
Strong engineering knowledge and instincts, with demonstratable experience to solve novel or difficult engineering challenges.
Strong communication and social skills. The ability to work with many different people and manage working relationships.
Hands-on attitude.

Desired

6+ years of work experience in relevant industry
Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, soldering and other machine shop equipment.
Hands on ability to wire industrial style equipment and the experience with e-boxes to NFPA 79 or similar standards.
Solidworks, CATIA (V5 / 3DX), AutoCad Electrical
Aerospace test or test equipment design
Design of automated hardware, including sensor selection and implementation
PLC programming and controller development for industrial equipment (Beckhoff, Matlab System Modelling, DSPACE Speedgoat or National Instruments Labview)
Hardware in the loop testing
Experience with High Voltage systems
Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,900 - $166,800/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.

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