Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.
Joby Aviation is seeking a System Test Development Engineer (Integration Test Lab / Mini ITL) who is a highly organized, passionate individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. This position will split their time between our Systems Tests facilities in Santa Cruz (HQ), CA. and Marina, CA. This role will operate in a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment with very high expectations for individual contribution.
Your primary responsibilities will include system test and integration. Working with various engineering teams at Joby Aviation (including design, manufacturing, certification, and more). The System Test Development Engineer will develop and execute testing plans for both Marinas ITL and Santa Cruzs Mini ITL that allow the company to achieve milestones.
Responsibilities
- Work in an agile team to develop a test software ecosystem that allows for automation of new and existing testing platforms, using NI LabView and a variety of industry and propriety platforms.
- Develop instrumentation and controls hardware, test fixture GUI, LabView VIs and any other necessary tools to enable test execution and automation.
- Specify, review and incorporate new types of data acquisition instruments into Joby’s data pipeline.
- Analyze data collected during the tests to generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams and optimize designs.
- Help to guide the architecture of testing software to help smooth the transition from R&D testing into manufacturing acceptance testing.
Required
- B.S. in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or relevant discipline
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience with data acquisition hardware such as ammeters, foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, transducers, etc. (including sensor installation)
- Fluent in using LabVIEW for data collection, automation and control
- Fluent in using Veristand S/W
- Experience using LabView for data collection and Diadem/MATLAB for data processing
- Experience using scripting languages to build and integrate complex software systems
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Hands-on attitude with strong analytical background
Desired
- M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
- Experience with NI TestStand & Knowledge of NI Hardware
- Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment
- Experience with high voltage electronics.
- Experience testing aircraft composite structures
- Experience testing aircraft mechanical systems
- Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience
- Experience working with LabVIEW Real Time for control and data acquisition
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,100 - $166,800/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.
EEO
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
