Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos

ID

2025-3849

Category

Powertrain & Electronics

Type

Regular Full-Time

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.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Power Electronics Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Power Electronics Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer will​ lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrain through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, and working closely with cross-functional teams. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturing scale-up, mechanical & electrical fundamentals, equipment and quality systems. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Power Electronics Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and Equipment engineering teams to implement design updates, achieve product quality, and meet equipment readiness milestones
• Lead the deployment of new tooling, equipment, and processes on the production line to achieve safety, quality, and quantity goals at prototype and production scales
• Own and drive continuous improvement strategies for existing production lines, tools, and procedures to increase availability, quality, and performance
• Develop and author manufacturing procedures, and ensure successful implementation the production line

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Proven track record of leading multiple products from concept through to full-scale production
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process development and execution of process validation activities
• Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems, including associated tooling and equipment
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a history of effectively working in cross-functional team environments
• Detail-oriented with a passion for digging into technical challenges and providing thoughtful, constructive feedback across teams

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent it and contribute to the Joby mission; please apply anyway. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $112,300 - $186,900/per year salary. 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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