Joby Aviation
Electrical Engineer - Avionics and PCB Design
Joby Aviation - Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
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Electrical Engineer - Avionics and PCB Design
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Joby Aviation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team designing aircraft avionics! This engineer will work closely with software, systems, mechanical and other cross-functional teams. You'll be taking ownership of key electrical subsystems and printed-circuit-boards from design through prototyping and to product. This is a hands-on position. Optimizing designs for reliability, weight, and efficiency will be essential.
Responsibilities
Design, test and bring-up a well-scoped piece of avionics equipment that will support our aircraft and test assets Support writing Software for hardware in the loop testing Support Flight Test through seeing an avionics design through to aircraft integration . Take ownership of a piece of avionics equipment, driving key component and PCB design choices Support electrical system architecture trade studies and Support flight test activities by helping troubleshoot flight test aircraft. Support certification activities with electrical loads analysis, electrical power design and requirements generation & validation.
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and best practices Power conversion (linear and switching regulators) High-speed digital design and layout Signal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters) Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes) Schematic capture and PCB design Experience with electrical component selection Hands-on experience with building and debugging hardware Great communication skills
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Desired
Advanced degree in relevant discipline 3+ years of working experience in relevant industry Proficiency with ECAD programs such as Altium Designer, KiCAD and EAGLE Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees Designing for high EMI environments Competency with MCAD programs such as CATIA, Autodesk and Solidworks Competency in embedded Linux, Python and C++
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,900 - $186,500/ 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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Joby Aviation by 2x Get notified about new Electrical Engineer jobs in
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Electrical Engineer - Avionics and PCB Design
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Joby Aviation Electrical Engineer - Avionics and PCB Design
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Electrical Engineer - Avionics and PCB Design
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Joby Aviation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team designing aircraft avionics! This engineer will work closely with software, systems, mechanical and other cross-functional teams. You'll be taking ownership of key electrical subsystems and printed-circuit-boards from design through prototyping and to product. This is a hands-on position. Optimizing designs for reliability, weight, and efficiency will be essential.
Responsibilities
Design, test and bring-up a well-scoped piece of avionics equipment that will support our aircraft and test assets Support writing Software for hardware in the loop testing Support Flight Test through seeing an avionics design through to aircraft integration . Take ownership of a piece of avionics equipment, driving key component and PCB design choices Support electrical system architecture trade studies and Support flight test activities by helping troubleshoot flight test aircraft. Support certification activities with electrical loads analysis, electrical power design and requirements generation & validation.
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and best practices Power conversion (linear and switching regulators) High-speed digital design and layout Signal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters) Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes) Schematic capture and PCB design Experience with electrical component selection Hands-on experience with building and debugging hardware Great communication skills
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Desired
Advanced degree in relevant discipline 3+ years of working experience in relevant industry Proficiency with ECAD programs such as Altium Designer, KiCAD and EAGLE Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees Designing for high EMI environments Competency with MCAD programs such as CATIA, Autodesk and Solidworks Competency in embedded Linux, Python and C++
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,900 - $186,500/ 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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Joby Aviation by 2x Get notified about new Electrical Engineer jobs in
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