Lead, Motor Design Engineer at JOBY AERO INC

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

201500.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Finite Element Simulation, Electric Powertrains, Fluid Flow, Thermals, Structures, Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, Production

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4 Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle. This individual will be responsible for leading a small team of engineers to design hardware for various systems that power and control the aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and the ability to balance complex competing objectives and priorities. The position will work cross-functionally and be responsible for the entire development cycle from early architecture through production. Specifically, they will: Responsibilities Design components, subassemblies, and systems Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions Plan/execute development tests to support design decisions Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing/fabrication teams to build hardware Work with the testing team to support verification testing of hardware Solve complex multi-physics engineering problems Manage and mentor a team of engineers Lead informal cross-functional teams/efforts Required B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering 8+ years of demonstrated engineering experience - preferably “full-stack” with exposure to test, design, equipment/component selection, hands-on builds, bring-up and troubleshooting Experience as a team lead, manager, or mentor of engineers Proficiency with professional 3D modeling software, preferably with Catia 3D Experience Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis Excellent problem solving and communication skills Strong analytical background – able to use first principles to drive/inform design Desired M.S. in mechanical engineering 12+ years of demonstrated engineering experience Experience with finite element simulation tools Experience with electric powertrains or other electromechanical systems (power electronics, battery systems, motors/actuators) Strong fundamentals in fluid flow, thermals, structures Experience with instrumentation selection/procurement and data acquisition Electrical enclosure design experience Experience taking design(s) through production Experience managing a team in self-directed engineering projects Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $151,000-$201,500yr. 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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Responsibilities

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will lead a team to design hardware for various systems of the Joby S4 aircraft. They will manage the entire development cycle from early architecture through production.