Staff Mechanical Engineer – GSE Systems for eVTOL Charging

Joby Aviation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its GSE team to lead end-to-end development of charging and thermal systems. You will work across power delivery, fluid handling, and packaging, acting as the primary mechanical interface with electrical, controls, and field operations.

You will own design validation, work with contract manufacturers, and drive cross-functional alignment while mentoring engineers. This role requires global deployments and travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with ownership of complex hardware programs.
• Experience designing and building fluid handling systems (coolant loops, pneumatic circuits, pressurized assemblies).
• Proficiency in a professional CAD package; CATIA (3DEXPERIENCE) strongly preferred.
• Able to produce complete, manufacturing-ready documentation: drawings, BOMs, P&IDs, assembly instructions.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 15-20% for deployments and site support.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture of charging and thermal conditioning systems from requirements to validation.
• Design fluid handling systems and manage thermal and hydraulic performance.
• Package high-power electronics into field-deployable enclosures with cross-functional collaboration.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and P&IDs in CATIA; maintain documentation.
• Lead prototype procurement, source vendors, and coordinate fabrication with external partners.
• Lead design validation and testing programs and support NRTL certification.
• Support GSE deployments in the field worldwide, including installation and commissioning.
• Mentor senior engineers and help establish design standards and validation frameworks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA (3DEXPERIENCE)

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its GSE team to lead end-to-end development of charging and thermal systems. You will work across power delivery, fluid handling, and packaging, acting as the primary mechanical interface with electrical, controls, and field operations.

You will own design validation, work with contract manufacturers, and drive cross-functional alignment while mentoring engineers. This role requires global deployments and travel.