Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer

Joby Aviation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented electrical engineer to design all-electric aircraft. This hands-on role involves optimizing electrical subsystems for reliability and efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of printed-circuit-boards from design to prototyping. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing air transportation and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology. If you have a passion for engineering and want to make a significant impact in the aviation industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on hardware experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Create schematics for digital and mixed-signal PCBs.
• Select components for minimum mass and maximum reliability.
• Work with PCB designers for reliable layouts.

Skills

Power conversion

High-speed digital design

Signal conditioning

Discrete semiconductor design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Component selection

Building and debugging hardware

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join our team designing all-electric aircraft. This engineer will work closely with mechanical, software, and other cross-functional teams. You'll be taking ownership of key electrical subsystems and printed-circuit-boards from design through prototyping and to product. This is a hands-on position. Optimizing designs for reliability, weight, and efficiency will be essential. This position may be based in our San Carlos, CA or Santa Cruz, CA locations!

Responsibilities

• Create clear and readable schematics for digital and mixed-signal printed-circuit-boards
• Component selection for minimum mass and maximum reliability
• Investigate modern technologies for power and data transmission/management
• Work with PCB designers to create reliable and low-weight layouts
• Write requirements, participate in DFMEAs + create and carry out test and validation plans

Required

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong EE fundamentals, including familiarity with:
  • Power conversion (linear and switching regulators)
  • High-speed digital design and layout
  • Signal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters)
  • Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes)
• Schematic capture and PCB design
• Experience with component selection
• Hands-on experience with building and debugging hardware
• Great communication skills

Desired

• Advanced degree in relevant discipline
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Familiarity with Altium Designer
• Exposure to regulatory certification
• Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees
• Designing for high EMI environments

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $130,100 - $209,300/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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.