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Joby Aviation
Wiring Systems Engineer, Flight Research
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$135,428 / year median in California
Job Description
Wiring Systems Engineer, Flight Research
Joby Aviation
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Santa Cruz, California
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Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary Company Overview Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate engineer to join our team to develop electrical wiring systems on new aviation projects. In a rapid prototyping environment, the engineer will be responsible for designing the architecture, components, assemblies, and installations; building test articles, manufacturing assemblies, and installing them; and running tests and iterating. Working with a relatively small cross-functional team on a new development project, the engineer will have the opportunity to learn about other functional disciplines, systems, and new technologies with which the electrical system interfaces. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow firsthand from concept to creation and implementation. Responsibilities Generate architecture and power distribution diagrams and analyze tradeoffs Select electrical components from COTS catalogues and custom designs Perform voltage and ampacity analysis Design electrical system installations in CAD and 2D drawings Manufacture and install electrical designs into aircraft Iterate quickly following the design, build, test strategy Control designs via interface and configuration documents Required B.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, other relevant discipline and 3+ years of working experience in a relevant industry OR in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of working experience in a relevant industry Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills, working with people cross-functionally Experience with hands-on design, prototyping, and testing Desired 8+ years of working experience in relevant industry Proficiency with Catia, specifically using Electrical 3D Design, Electrical 3D Part Design, Electrical Manufacturing Preparation, Assembly Design, Part Design, and Generative Shape Design Familiarity with EWIS aerospace standards, such asSAE AS50881, AC 43.13
Ch.11, ASTM F2639, etc. Understanding ofERP/MRP/PLM
solutions Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $90,800 - $155,400/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 Requirements 4843 Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Dental Insurance