Joby Aviation · 1 week ago
Powertrain System Modeling Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expJoby Aviation is a company focused on developing electric air taxi technology. They are seeking a Powertrain System Modeling Engineer to build and validate models of advanced electric powertrain systems, assess system performance, perform trade studies, and develop algorithms for flight applications.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaboratively develop and maintain a powertrain-focused vehicle-level model, interacting closely with subject matter experts from battery, motor, inverter, thermal, and other hardware teams
Develop tools and conduct regular system-level performance and sensitivity analyses
Support cross-disciplinary trade studies to solve present engineering problems and guide future hardware development
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of Differential Equations and their numerical solutions methods, electrical circuits, heat transfer, and dynamic systems
3-5 years of experience modeling and analyzing dynamic systems (mechanical, electrical, and / or thermal)
Experience developing, analyzing, and/or modeling electric powertrain systems (e.g. lithium-ion batteries, electric motors, inverters, thermal systems)
Expert in Python. Proficient in MATLAB and Simulink. Experience working with Databricks
Knowledge of version control software (e.g. Git) and experience working on collaborative software projects
Self motivated and able to work independently
Strong collaborator and effective communicator (cross-team collaborations and relationships are critical to our success)
Preferred
A Masters or Doctorate in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Expertise in advanced modeling of lithium-ion batteries, electric motors, inverters, or similar
Expertise in thermal systems and thermal system modeling, including air-and liquid-cooled systems
Experience in the aviation industry
Advanced data science skills
Experience validating complex models
Knowledge of optimization algorithms and experience with state-of-the-art nonlinear optimization tools
Expertise in parameter identification methods
Expertise in data-driven modeling techniques
Understanding of linear and nonlinear system theory concepts (e.g., system stability, observability/identifiability)
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
And more
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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