Senior​/Wiring Systems Design Engineer

Position: Senior/Staff Wiring Systems Design Engineer
Joby 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 Aviation is seeking a passionate senior engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS), working with electrical, manufacturing, and structural engineers to meet design requirements for functionality, manufacturability, integration, inspectability, and maintenance. The senior engineer will be responsible for designing flight critical wire harness assemblies and electromechanical interconnection systems, as well as creating test plans to characterize, qualify, and validate those designs.

This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of aerospace design standards. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Design electromechanical interconnection systems according to aerospace standards

• Generate 3D CAD for wire routing, clamp locations, and datum markers

• Author 2D drawings based on 3D design, utilizing industry best practices and general knowledge of GD&T

• Provide solutions to support and protect wire harnesses

• Audit wire diagrams and topologies for accuracy against interface control documents

Required

• B.S. in electrical or mechanical engineering

• 7+ years of working experience in a relevant industry

• 2+ years of experience within the aviation industry

• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills, working with many people and teams

• Experience with hands‑on design, prototyping, and testing

• Strong background utilizing PDM

• Proficiency with CAD, such as Catia, Pro/E, Solid Works, 3DExperience, etc.

• Familiarity with EWIS aerospace standards, such as SAE AS50881, AC 43.13 Ch.11, ASTM F2639, etc.

Desired

• M.S. in electrical or mechanical engineering

• 10+ years of working experience in a relevant industry

• Understanding of ERP/MRP/PLM solutions

• Experience with Catia, specifically using Electrical 3D Design, Electrical 3D Part Design, Electrical Manufacturing Preparation, Assembly Design, Part Design, Generative Shape Design, and Logical to Physical linking

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $130,700 - $215,400/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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