Composite Rapid Development Equipment Engineer
XWING
Composite Rapid Development Equipment Engineer
- ID
- 2026-4712
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Company Overview
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. 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.
Overview
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
- 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
- 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
- Experience with GD&T
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Data analysis tools familiarity
- Indepth composite fabrication knowledge; materials, consumables, techniques
Additional Information
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
