Electrical Engineer, Ground Charging

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 is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join our team designing all-electric aircraft and charging systems. This engineer will work closely with mechanical, software, and other cross-functional teams. You'll be taking ownership of key electrical subsystems and printed-circuit-boards from design through prototyping and to product. This is a hands-on position. Optimizing designs for reliability and efficiency will be essential. This position will be based in our San Carlos, CA location.

Responsibilities

Create clear and readable schematics for digital and mixed-signal printed-circuit-boards

Component selection for maximum reliability and efficiency

Investigate modern technologies for power and data transmission/management

Work with PCB designers to create reliable layouts

Design, debug, and commission complex systems with diverse elements, including mixed signal PCBs, sensors, and high voltage.

Write requirements, participate in DFMEAs + create and carry out test and validation plans

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

2+ years of working experience in relevant industry, including internships

Strong EE fundamentals, including familiarity with:

Power conversion (linear and switching regulators)

Signal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters)

Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes)

Schematic capture and PCB design

Experience with component selection

Hands-on experience with building and debugging hardware

Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team spanning firmware to mechanical engineering to supply chain.

Great communication skills

Desired

Advanced degree in relevant discipline

3+ years of working experience in relevant industry

Familiarity with Altium Designer

Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees

Designing for high EMI environments

Familiarity with high voltage DC and/or EV charging systems

Exposure to regulatory certification

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $87,500 - $160,000/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.