Senior/Staff Powertrain Mechanical Engineer
Joby Aviation
Senior/Staff Powertrain Mechanical Engineer
- ID
- 2025-3629
- Category
- Powertrain & Electronics
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Joby Overview
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior or Staff level Mechanical Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4 Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle. This individual will be responsible for designing hardware for various systems that power and control the aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and the ability to balance complex competing objectives and priorities. The position will work cross-functionally and be responsible for the entire development cycle from early architecture through production.
Responsibilities
- Design components, subassemblies, and systems
- Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions
- Plan/execute development tests to support design decisions
- Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing/fabrication teams to build hardware
- Work with the testing team to support verification testing of hardware
- Solve complex multi-physics engineering problems
- Mentor junior engineers
- Lead informal cross-functional teams/efforts
Required
- B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of demonstrated engineering experience - preferably “full-stack” with exposure to test, design, equipment/component selection, hands-on builds, bring-up and troubleshooting
- Proficiency with professional 3D modeling software, preferably with Catia 3D Experience
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Strong analytical background – able to use first principles to drive/inform design
Desired
- M.S. in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of Aviation or Automotive industry experience
- Experience with finite element simulation tools
- Experience with electric powertrains or other electromechanical systems (power electronics, battery systems, motors/actuators)
- Strong fundamentals in fluid flow, thermals, structures
- Experience with instrumentation selection/procurement and data acquisition
- Electrical enclosure design experience
- Experience taking design(s) through production
EEO
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $123,400 - $201,500/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.