Test Engineer (Energy Storage and Distribution Systems)

Company OverviewImagine 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.OverviewJoby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing team. As part of this team as a Test Engineer (Energy Storage and Distribution Systems), you will contribute to the development of flight-critical components and subsystems for VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation 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 looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the battery design engineering team and other test engineers to perform various Energy Storage and Distribution System (ESDS) performance, reliability, and environmental testing. This includes power/thermal and humidity cycling, vibration & shock, accelerated life testing, and moreDevelop new testing capabilities for FAA qualification testing of various components of the ESDS including battery modules, power distribution modules, fuses, thermal management system, etc. Extend these testing capabilities for future durability and reliability testingAid in the integration and maintenance of various ESDS labs including a complete aircraft representative battery lab, as well as various power distribution, power conversion, and battery thermal management subsystem labsDevelop formal FAA Certification test plans and procedures with the proper level of instrumentation and data collection capability, such that test results are repeatable and consistentAnalyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports that will be review by the FAA as well as to provide quantifiable feedback to the battery design engineering team that will allow them to optimize their designsCoordinate and lead test kickoff, test preparation, preliminary and critical test review, and data review meetings to align the above activitiesOrganize and maintain the battery test area and equipment while strictly adhering to best practices, proper documentation, and safety awarenessRequiredMinimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or other relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience, OR Master's degree and 3+ years of expereinceExperience working with high-voltage systemsExperience with high voltage electric vehicle power electronics systemsExperience with environmental stress testing including thermal and humidity cycling, vibration, electromagnetic interference etcBasic domain knowledge including battery monitoring techniques, cell and pack failure modes and failure mitigation, high voltage safetyStrong data handling, processing, and presentation skillsPositive attitude and willingness to work individually and as part of a teamExcellent problem-solving techniques and analytical abilityMaintains a clean work-space and inventory of tools and equipmentDesiredExperience with Battery Management Systems hardware is a plusExperience testing hardware to DO-160, DO-311A, SAE, MIL-810 or similar standardsFamiliarity with battery test equipmentExperienced with high voltage Lithium-ion battery systemsExperience with instrumentation (e.g. contactors, current/voltage sensors, thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges) and data acquisitionCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,400 - $143,500/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experienceJoby 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 InformationJoby is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJoby is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob SummaryID: 2026-5276Category: TestingType: Regular Full-Time