Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
System Software Design Engineer – Test Equipment
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $167K/yr
4+ years expJoby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Test Engineering team, responsible for designing and implementing test systems for validating flight-critical hardware and aircraft systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems using open-source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), or proprietary tools for validating aircraft line-replaceable units (LRUs), subsystems, and full systems
Collaborate with aircraft design and test engineering teams to define test system requirements, informed by component architecture and operational environments
Apply first-principles thinking to replicate mission-representative loading conditions and extreme testing scenarios for LRUs and system-level testing
Develop and maintain complete system documentation—including design analyses, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions—for traceability and configuration control
Build, integrate, and maintain test systems in accordance with documentation, tracking all changes and revisions throughout the system lifecycle
Support the drafting of formal test procedures, instrumentation guidelines, user interfaces, and test fixture designs to ensure representative testing aligned with defined requirements
Assist in the execution of structural, environmental, and functional tests to validate design intent, manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance
Provide technical guidance to Test Engineers, Assembly Technicians, and supporting personnel throughout development and execution phases
Own assigned projects from concept through delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience; or M.S. with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to engineering
Demonstrated experience in the development of HIL test systems
Proficient with data acquisition and control tools such as LabVIEW, VeriStand, SpeedGoat, dSPACE, Beckhoff, etc
Experience with analytical tools, data analysis workflows, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, programmable power supplies, etc.)
Working knowledge of mechanical design, CAD software, and the creation of manufacturing drawings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
6+ years of professional experience in aerospace, robotics, or related industries
End-to-end experience designing electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems, including linear and rotational actuators
Proficiency in object-oriented programming and actor-based software architectures in LabVIEW, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink
Expertise in software verification, automated regression testing, and HIL validation strategies with traceability to system requirements
Strong understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), FPGA architectures, and processor loop timing analysis
Experience architecting Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) to decouple application logic from hardware interfaces (e.g., analog I/O, digital GPIO, UART, SPI, I²C)
Familiarity with high-voltage systems and industrial electronics, with an emphasis on safety practices
Experience with regulatory compliance and aircraft certification processes (e.g., DO-160, DO-178)
Familiarity with requirement management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS) and test case documentation workflows
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
Proactive mindset in identifying and implementing process and tooling improvements
Personal interest in aviation; hands-on experience with aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Product Officer
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Head of Government Affairs
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