Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Propulsion Power Electronics Mechanical Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expJoby Aviation is working towards certifying their electric air taxi aircraft and scaling manufacturing. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing power converters, conducting engineering testing, and validating products in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Mechanical Design: Modeling and designing components and assemblies using 3D CAD software
Engineering Analysis: Performing analyses to optimize designs for various factors, including thermal (CFD), structural (FEA), and design for assembly/test (DFA/DFT)
Electronics Packaging: Solving complex packaging issues related to thermal management, electrical isolation, sealing, interconnection, shock/vibration management, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Prototyping and Testing: Assisting in engineering prototype builds, fabricating components, and designing test jigs and fixtures for validation
Validation and Troubleshooting: Running validation tests, collecting and analyzing lab data, investigating the root cause of failures, and implementing product improvements
Collaboration: Cooperating closely with a variety of cross-functional teams, including electrical, manufacturing, controls, external vendors, and test engineers, to take designs from concept to production
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering
5+ 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
Preferred
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
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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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
Chief Policy Officer
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