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Joby Aviation

Electrical Engineer - System Electronics

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In-Office
San Carlos, CA, USA
124K-200K Annually
Senior level
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San Carlos, CA, USA
124K-200K Annually
Senior level
Designs digital and mixed-signal electrical subsystems and PCBs for all-electric aircraft, covering schematics, component selection, PCB layout, requirements, DFMEAs, prototyping, debugging, testing, and validation. The role emphasizes lightweight, reliable, efficient designs and collaboration with mechanical, software, and cross-functional teams throughout development.
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Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join our team designing all-electric aircraft. This engineer will work closely with mechanical, software, and other cross-functional teams. You'll be taking ownership of key electrical subsystems and printed-circuit-boards from design through prototyping and to product. This is a hands-on position. Optimizing designs for reliability, weight, and efficiency will be a focus.

Responsibilities
  • Create clear and readable schematics for digital and mixed-signal printed-circuit-boards
  • Component selection for minimum mass and maximum reliability
  • Investigate modern technologies for power and data transmission/management
  • Work with PCB designers to create reliable and low-weight layouts
  • Write requirements, participate in DFMEAs + create and carry out test and validation plans
Required
  • 5+ years of working experience in relevant industry 
  • Strong EE fundamentals, including familiarity with:
    • Power conversion (linear and switching regulators)
    • Digital design and layout
    • Signal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters)
    • Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes)
  • Schematic capture and PCB design
  • Experience with component selection
  • Hands-on experience with building and debugging hardware
  • Great communication skills
  • B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline
Desired
  • Advanced Degree
  • Experience with Electric Transportation
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer
  • Exposure to Regulatory Certification
  • Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees
Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $124,400 - $200,000/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.

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