Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer - Powertrain & Electronics

Overview

We're looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer to design, build, and integrate Test Enabling Hardware (TEH) supporting program test milestones — from test stands and fixtures to instrumentation and flight-critical component test setups. This is a hands-on IC role covering the full lifecycle: concept, design, fabrication, integration, and formal release.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Architect test fixturing and mechanical layout from ambiguous or evolving requirements
  • Design hardware to assemble, install, and validate/verify flight-critical components and systems, partnering with Airframe/Actuators, Propulsion, Avionics, and Software teams to capture design requirements
  • Design test stands and fixtures for electrical, thermal, static, and dynamic testing, including HIL systems
  • Select and integrate instrumentation (sensors, DAQ, power supplies, signal conditioning)
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models
• Build & Integration
  • Develop drawing packages, BOMs, and assembly instructions; procure hardware and coordinate manufacturing with internal/external shops
  • Fabricate components using machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, welder) as needed
  • Lead integration and commissioning, including on-the-fly design changes to keep pace with hardware modifications
  • Troubleshoot and debug test system issues during setup and execution
  • Partner with Lab Operations to ensure safe integration into the P&E Test Lab (power, compressed air, facility readiness)
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare BOMs, drawings, and documentation to support formal release; ensure FAA certification/qualification compliance where applicable
  • Follow formal release, configuration management, and change control processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in test/mechanical equipment design (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical design experience, including heavily loaded, high-precision components, weldments, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Hands-on machine shop skills (lathe, mill, welder)
• Proficiency with CAD tools and electrical schematic design
• Experience with machine control panel wiring and design
• Track record taking projects from concept through commissioning
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working hands-on in a lab/shop environment

Qualifications

• Desired
  • Software skills for test automation/data acquisition (Python, LabVIEW, C#)
  • Working knowledge of SCADA systems
  • Familiarity with FAA certification and safety-critical testing
  • Experience with HIL test systems and powertrain/electronics testing
  • Experience within an IPT structure

Pay

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $141,600 - $194,700/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• 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, and life insurance