Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer - Powertrain & Electronics

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

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

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field, plus 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

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

Additional Information

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.

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.