Systems Test Equipment Engineer

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,100 - 143,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Healthcare benefits

RSU eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Testing Engineer to join our Testing Team in Santa Cruz, CA. You will develop and mentor test setups and equipment for validating aircraft hardware, while collaborating across Airframe, Propulsion, Avionics, Systems Engineering and Software teams.

The role involves designing test equipment, drafting, data acquisition, and creating comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure robust, repeatable validation aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, plus 5+ years hardware testing.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems.
• CAD experience, preferably CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Create and mentor others in the creation of test setups and equipment for validation and verification of aircraft hardware.
• Design, analysis, drafting and manufacturing of test equipment.
• Work with Airframe and Actuators, Propulsion and Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Software teams to capture system architectures and develop test equipment.
• Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and related tools for thorough testing with configuration control of generated engineering artifacts.
• Analyze data to ensure test equipment aligns with performance goals and company objectives.
• Manage project status and timelines for the Testing Team and coordinate resource allocation to de-risk critical paths.
• Create and implement tools to maximize Testing Team productivity.
• Manage hardware needs of the Testing Team and provide investment recommendations.

Skills

hardware testing

electro-mechanical

CAD

data acquisition

problem solving

communication

analytical

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CATIA

Job description

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 highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing Team. As part of this team, you will join a dynamic group responsible for integrated hardware in the loop testing, solving the novel challenges EVTOL present versus traditional aerospace technologies. The novel machines and test equipment developed will help collect data to inform and validate the company’s hardware designs and pave the way for one of the safest air mobility vehicles in history. Location: US-CA-Santa Cruz.

Responsibilities

• Create, and mentor others in the creation of test setups and equipment for validation and verification of aircraft hardware
• Design, analysis, drafting and manufacturing of test equipment
• Work closely with the Airframe and Actuators, Propulsion and Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Software teams to capture the nuances of system architectures, operating conditions, and develop and maintain representative test equipment.
• Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable testing of specimens, including configuration control of generated engineering
• Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to ensure test equipment produces testing aligned to performance and company goals
• Manage the project status and timelines for the Testing Team and collaborate with Team Lead to ensure proper resource allocation to de-risk the critical paths
• Create and implement tools to maximize Testing Team productivity
• Manage the hardware needs of the Testing Team and provide recommendations for investment

Required

• Bachelor's degree +5yrs; Advanced degree +3yrs; or equivalent experience
• Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment
• Electro-mechanical / robotics experience, familiarity with concepts of servo actuation
• Experience performing verification and validation testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to perform hands on tests including setting up and executing tests with test hardware and data acquisition
• Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation, Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Strong analytical background
• Strong communication and social skills; the ability to work with many different people and manage working relationships

Desired

• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
• Experience with High and Low Voltage systems
• Project management experience
• Experience with Dassault Systems CAD Catia, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design
• Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment
• Experience in instrumentation techniques and electro-mechanical systems
• Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus in novel self driven designs.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $90,100 - $143,500/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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.