Systems Test - Test Engineer at JOBY AERO INC

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

166800.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware In-The-Loop Testing, Data Acquisition Techniques, LabVIEW, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Drawing Creation, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, High-Voltage Electronics, Python, Aircraft Certification, Compliance Testing, Test Verification, Industrial Test Laboratory, Altium Schematic Capture, Machine Shop Skills, Aircraft Homebuilding

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our System Testing team. As part of this team, you will perform structural, environmental, and functional tests of flight-critical components and subsystems for our VTOL electric aircraft. The data gathered in our integrated test labs will drive hardware design improvements and accelerate the path to production-ready components. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring our aircraft meet the rigorous safety and performance standards required for FAA certification, a key milestone in bringing our innovative technology to market. The Joby team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals eager to leave a mark in the aviation industry. This position will split time between our Systems Test facilities in Santa Cruz, CA and Marina, CA. Responsibilities Use proprietary or open-source testing tools or frameworks, create Hardware In the Loop (HIL) tests for software, electrical, mechanical, and energy components of the aircraft system Create test setups for aircraft hardware by working closely with the mechanical, electrical, energy systems, and software teams, to capture the nuances of aircraft components, subsystem architectures, and operating conditions, and turn them into representative tests that will allow for validation of component and system designs Develop formal test procedures, instrumentation guidelines, test fixture designs, LabView VIs and any other necessary tools to allow for repeatable testing of specimens as discussed Perform structural, environmental, and functional tests on specific hardware to validate its design and manufacturing against established benchmarks Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs Required Experience developing Hardware In-The-Loop (HIL) tests Experience with data acquisition techniques and LabVIEW Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation Strong analytical background Excellent problem solving and communication skills B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering 5+ years of work experience in relevant industry Desired Experience with high-voltage electronics Fluent in Python for test software creation Experience with aircraft certification (DO-178) regulatory requirements, compliance testing, aircraft software engineering processes, and test verification Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures Experience with Altium schematic capture Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus Polarion requirements and test case documentation experienced a plus M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,900 - $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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

You will perform structural, environmental, and functional tests of flight-critical components and subsystems for VTOL electric aircraft. Your work will ensure that the aircraft meet safety and performance standards for FAA certification.