Joby Aviation · 3 days ago
Battery Safety Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $168K/yrJoby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a Battery Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of their battery systems through rigorous testing and analysis, contributing to the certification and commercial launch of their aircraft.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform thermal analysis and simulations (using lumped sum models, CFD, and multi-physics tools) to evaluate cell, module, and pack-level behavior under abuse scenarios
Own test planning and execution for battery performance and safety, with a focus on high-voltage and thermal management
Design, set up, and maintain complex test equipment, including electrical, mechanical, fluid systems, and data acquisition/instrumentation
Correlate simulation results with experimental test data, refining thermal models for accuracy and utility
Drive decisions by analyzing and presenting data-driven insights and leading cross-functional efforts across mechanical, cell, and systems engineering
Support certification efforts across all programs by conducting tests, maintaining meticulous documentation of test plans, results, and observations
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in mechanical engineering, thermals, physics, or related field
Solid understanding of battery hazards and failure modes (e.g., thermal runaway, electrical shorts, mechanical abuse)
Strong problem-solving mindset and foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electrical engineering fundamentals
Willingness to get hands dirty and work with team-members on all levels of test execution, from planning to final cleanup
Fundamental understanding of sensing and data acquisition principles
Great written, verbal, and presentation skills
Preferred
Doctoral degree in a relevant engineering or science field
Knowledge of li-ion cell technology and experience with battery testing/design
Experience working with abuse testing at cell/module/pack levels and familiarity with safety testing standards such as UN 38.3, SAE 2464, RTCA DO-311
CAD experience, CATIA preferred
Python or other language for data processing and visualization
LabVIEW or other language for interfacing with data acquisition hardware
Hands-on experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar CFD/FEA software
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.02BKey Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Head of Government Affairs
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