Senior Test Engineer - Environmental Control System

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead environmental control system testing for aircraft components, including fans, heat exchangers and controls. You will craft test plans, perform rigorous testing, analyze data, and help meet FAA certification standards.

The role requires strong hands-on lab experience, DO-160/MIL-810 familiarity is a plus, and you will work with DERs and certification engineers to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years in Test Engineering.
• Experience in thermal management, heat transfer, refrigeration and electro-mechanical testing.
• Hands-on verification and validation of electronics ventilation and cabin conditioning.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, power analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare tests, define objectives, and outline test procedures.
• Execute tests, collect data, and generate reports showing compliance for certification.
• Assist root cause analysis and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers and DERs to ensure ECS meets design requirements.

Skills

Test engineering

Thermal management

Electro-mechanical testing

HVAC knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Power analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Senior Test Engineer - Environmental Control System

Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos

ID 2026-5216

Category Testing

Type Regular Full-Time

Company 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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate, motivated and hands-on Senior Test Engineer on the Electro-Mechanical Test Team to aid in characterization, performance, environmental and reliability testing of Environmental Control System comprising of fan, blower, compressor, heat exchanger, refrigeration controls and related systems and/or components.

Responsibilities

• Test design and preparation includes:
  • Test engineering: Identify test objective(s), collaborate with design and system engineers to devise test matrices, instrumentation needs, and outline detailed test procedures
  • Test article: Coordinate appropriate and configuration-controlled test articles to meet test objective(s)
  • Test Equipment: Work closely with Test Equipment Design Engineers to have custom test rigs built, assembled, operated, and maintained. Key contributions are defining requirements and expectations of the test stand/test setup to Test Equipment Design Engineers
• Test execution includes:
  • Provide test execution schedule to ensure test equipment and resources are available to meet test objective(s)
  • Perform safe and thorough testing following Test engineering process to produce data that meet the needs of the program
  • Review and analyze data collected during/after testing to generate reports that will provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs and/or show compliance towards certification
• Participate and contribute to root cause investigation and analysis of sub-systems and components, documenting findings, and providing feedback to appropriate stakeholders for corrective action(s)
• Work closely with the Test Program Manager to plan assigned work, report status and progress, and ensure tests are properly documented and closed out to meet program objectives
• Work closely with Design Engineers, System Engineers, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), and Certification Engineers to verify that Environmental Control System and/or components meets or exceeds design requirements and provides necessary testing related information and documentation to meet FAA certification requirements
• Author and/or contribute to the technical writing of Qualification Test Plans and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) for certification
• Balance iterative R&D testing and formal FAA witnessed Qualification testing
• Experience and knowledge around HV safety threats, prevention best practices

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline with 8+ years of work experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experince in a relevant industry performing Test Engineering activities
• Experience in thermal management, heat transfer, refrigeration and electro-mechanical system integration testing, durability and endurance testing
• Practical experience with motor control algorithm and software verification and validation of electronics ventilation and cabin conditioning components / systems
• Practical experience in using miscellaneous lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, power analyzers, power supplies, …
• Be agile and adapt to evolving requirements and change in directions

Desired

• Experience testing airborne electronic hardware to DO-160, MIL-810 type (or similar standards) environmental tests. Prior DO-160 training is a plus
• Practical knowledge of root cause analysis (nondestructive) of electronics failure best practices

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $133,400 - $183,500/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