Joby Barnard
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 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:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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