Senior Electrical Engineer

Joby OverviewLocated in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.OverviewJoby is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join our team designing all-electric aircraft. This engineer will work closely with mechanical, software, 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. This position may be based in our San Carlos, CA or Santa Cruz, CA locations!ResponsibilitiesCreate clear and readable schematics for digital and mixed-signal printed-circuit-boardsComponent selection for minimum mass and maximum reliabilityInvestigate modern technologies for power and data transmission/management Work with PCB designers to create reliable and low-weight layoutsWrite requirements, participate in DFMEAs + create and carry out test and validation plansRequiredB.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline7+ years of relevant industry experienceStrong EE fundamentals, including familiarity with:Power conversion (linear and switching regulators)High-speed digital design and layoutSignal conditioning and conversion (ADCs, filters)Discrete semiconductor design (FETs, BJTs, Diodes)Schematic capture and PCB designExperience with component selectionHands-on experience with building and debugging hardwareGreat communication skillsDesiredAdvanced degree in relevant discipline 10+ years of relevant industry experience Familiarity with Altium DesignerExposure to regulatory certificationDesign-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault treesDesigning for high EMI environmentsEEOCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $130,100 - $209,300/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.Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job SummaryID: 2024-3463Category: Electrical EngineeringType: Regular Full-Time