Electrical Manufacturing Test Engineer
Other Engineering, Quality Assurance
San Carlos, CA, USA
USD 87,500-151,600 / year + Equity
Electrical Manufacturing Test Engineer
- ID
- 2026-5336
- Category
- Powertrain & Electronics, Manufacturing
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and organized Electrical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test engineering team developing end-of-line (EOL) testers for airborne electronics including low voltage computers, high voltage power electronics, batteries, motors, and actuators. The position is based in our San Carlos location, and the Electrical Engineer will actively work with various teams at Joby Aviation, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production, Quality Engineering, and more. This role will operate in a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment with very high expectations for individual contribution.
Responsibilities
Work with Design Engineering to define requirements for acceptance testing product designs
Establish test plans based on the product requirements
Design and build tester proof of concepts
Carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time to design and make the testers
Document testers, including electrical, harness, and circuitry drawings
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to deploy and qualify testers
Coordinate with Production and Technical Publications to define the operation, maintenance, and calibration of testers
Drive continuous improvement on deployed qualified testers
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) + 2 years of relevant work experience (or an advanced degree with relevant university project experience, or equivalent work experience)
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desired
Knowledge of Python programming language
Hands-on skills with diagnostics software, hardware, tools, instruments, general electro-mechanical/mechatronic systems, and measurement techniques
Experience in electrical schematics and board layout tools
Ability to perform manual soldering to assemble electronic components on printed circuit boards
Demonstrated ability to work with different disciplines (i.e., electrical, mechanical, software)
Demonstrated ability to multitask between multiple projects
Knowledge of statistics and statistical analyses and experience applying these to factory tests, including concepts such as Gage R&R, Cpk, Standard deviation, etc.
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $87,500 - $151,600/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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.