Composite Rapid Development Equipment Engineer

Joby Aviation Equipment Engineer

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, self motivated, detail-oriented Equipment Engineer to design, develop, and maintain specialized fixtures, aids, equipment and machinery for the Composite Rapid Development Department. This role plays a critical part in enabling rapid prototyping, testing, and development activities. The ideal candidate has a strong technical expertise in mechanical and electrical design, hands-on troubleshooting abilities, strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and fabricate custom equipment, tooling, fixtures, and aids to support prototype builds and light production that meet engineering tolerances while focusing on technician usability and ergonomics
• Create, review, and modify mechanical and electrical drawings for new equipment, assembly fixturing, tools, and aids tailored around advanced composite fabrication and assembly
• Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and Industrial standards
• Troubleshooting equipment failures, diagnose, repair, and resolve
• Support remote troubleshooting with external vendors for repairs and spare parts

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 plus years of experience in equipment design, troubleshooting, maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Highly proficient in 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to assist in fabrication/assembly of designed equipment, fixtures, aids

Desired qualifications include:

• Experience with GD&T
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Data analysis tools familiarity
• Indepth composite fabrication knowledge; materials, consumables, techniques

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $127,400 - $165,900/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