Senior/Thermal Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate & experienced thermal engineer to join our Powertrain team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4 aircraft. In addition to building & verifying simulations, as thermal attribute owners we bring cross-functional teams together to highlight sensitivities, inform trade studies, and drive optimal designs. This role will primarily support the Electric Propulsion Unit, Energy Storage & Distribution System, System Electronics, & Electrical System Installation teams.
Responsibilities- Determine appropriate modeling complexity to support critical designs, program decisions, & project timelines
- Build & validate models supporting system optimization, performance, & trade studies
- Brings key stakeholders & function groups together to drive solutions to complex problems
- Build coalitions with key stakeholders & functional groups to drive solutions to completion
- 5+ years of industry experience & post-graduate degree, or demonstrated equivalent
- Successful track record of bringing products to market & managing project deliverables
- Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, aerodynamics, & data analysis
- Direct experience building lumped-parameter thermal network models
- Working knowledge of at least one CFD analysis toolkit such as STAR-CCM, OpenFOAM, Ansys, etc.
- Familiarity with at least one scripting language & optimization toolkit
- 10+ years of industry experience with STAR-CCM and 3DX (CATIA)
- Proficiency in Python, Matlab, & Simulink
- Experience with Databricks
- Competence in R-value tuning, RMSE minimization, Bayesian optimization, thermal neural networks, & posterior probability sensitivity analysis
- Postgraduate qualification & relevant work experience in aviation or automotive industries
- Expertise in fan impeller design, aeroacoustics modeling, or refrigeration/thermal system control design
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $131,000 - $222,000/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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