Senior Ground Support Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Joby Aviation Ground Support Equipment Team Role

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Ground Support Equipment Team. As part of this team, you will be a technical leader, taking system-level ownership of the design and architecture for highly complex charging and thermal conditioning systems for VTOL electric aircraft. This role requires solving ambiguous, multi-disciplinary problems and mentoring junior engineers. Work will include the detailed design, procurement and testing of systems, assemblies and components. The projects will be dynamic, fast paced, and well-funded.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the selection and design of ground-based fluid handling components, sub-systems and systems for use in electric aircraft ground support.
• Defining system architecture and technical requirements for packaging power electronics and associated control circuitry into charging equipment in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Serving as the primary technical point of contact for cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors on major sub-systems.
• Drafting P&IDs, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions for the above projects.
• Procurement of hardware from suppliers, and coordination of manufacturing with internal and external machine shops and assembly shops.
• Owning the coordinated testing program, including defining comprehensive test plans and criteria, to validate that design objectives have been met.
• Supporting equipment in the field, around the world.

Required qualifications include:

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong problem solving skills and engineering fundamentals.
• Determined & engaging communication and social skills. The ability to work with many different people, manage working relationships and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and efficient manner.
• 5+ years of work experience in relevant roles demonstrating expertise in mechanical system design.
• Proven experience with system-level design and architecture development, not just component design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor team members.
• Demonstrated hands-on prototyping and debugging experience.
• Strong proficiency modeling and drafting in a professional CAD package (ie: CATIA, NX, Solidworks).
• Experience designing electronics enclosures and mechanical machinery for low to medium volume production.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $131,700 - $181,000/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.