Senior Test Engineer (Dayton)

XWING; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,800 - 134,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

XWING in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Testing Team. This role demands expertise in executing equipment and system-level testing, primarily at 3rd party test sites across the US. Candidates must have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of hands-on experience related to performance verification and reliability testing of airborne electronic hardware.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,800 - $134,400 and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly to various test locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in testing activities.
• Hands-on experience with airborne electronic hardware.
• Willing to travel over 50% for testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute test campaigns for assigned systems.
• Lead discussions to understand testing needs and milestones.
• Create requirements for product testing and work with test sites.

Skills

Performance verification

Reliability testing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis with Python

Data analysis with MATLAB

Education

B. S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

NI DAQ systems

Power analyzers

Power supplies

LabView

Job description

Senior Test Engineer (Dayton)

Job Locations: US-OH-Dayton

ID: 2025-4473

Category: Testing

Type: Regular Full-Time

Joby 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. 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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized and passionate individual to join our Testing Team as the Test Engineer at our Dayton, Ohio location. This role will be responsible for the execution of equipment and system level testing at 3rd party test houses in the mid-west region to support Joby objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing test campaigns for the assigned system/ sub-system and component by following Joby processes and/or procedures
• Lead discussion with Integrated Product Team (IPT) to understand testing needs, milestones & deliverables and manage associated activities using Joby test processes to execute them
• Create test stand requirements to support product testing and work with internal and external test sites to ensure test capabilities are adequate to meet Joby testing requirements
• Commission Functional Test setup stands to exercise functions of the equipment and /or system during DO-160 testing or similar testing
• Implement functional test equipment and supporting infrastructure needed to support testing (such as data handling and storage, software tools) as needed at 3rd party test sites
• Lead on-site team at external test site during test execution (and manage Joby responsibilities) to ensure successful test execution
• Procure and build test enabling support hardware as needed to execute product testing
• Facilitate on-site visits for Joby personnel

Required

• B. S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with 8+ years of work experience in relevant industry performing testing related activities
• Willing to travel, regular traveling in-state or out-of-state required for this position and will be > 50% to test site locations within the United States
• Hands-on experience with performance verification and reliability testing of airborne electronic hardware or similar
• Experience testing hardware to DO-160, MIL-810 type (or similar standards) environmental standards
• Practical experience in using miscellaneous lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, NI DAQ systems, power analyzers, power supplies etc
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong analytical background
• Very strong communication and collaboration skills
• Expertise in using Python/ MATLAB/ NI Diadem to aid in data collection and analysis
• High attention to detail

Desired

• Experience with LabView for Data Acquisition and potentially automation (invoking desired equipment functions at different conditions)
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (non-destructive) and processes (FRACAS, etc.)

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $100,800 - $134,400/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.