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Joby Aviation

Test Engineer - Battery Electronics

$104K–$184K

San Carlos, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
5+ years in a relevant industry, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline, or an advanced degree.

About the job

Leads verification and validation testing of high-voltage electronics and battery systems for Joby Aviation’s Energy Storage and Distribution System.

What you'll do

  • Plan, prepare, execute, and document electrical, environmental, reliability, and electromagnetic-effects tests of high-voltage electronics and battery systems.
  • Analyze test results and failures, provide design feedback, and support certification testing and compliance.
  • Coordinate test resources and meetings, maintain test labs and equipment, and support automation of battery-pack and BMS tests.

What they ask for

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience testing high-voltage, high-power electronics in electric vehicle, aerospace, or similar applications.
  • Practical experience with high-voltage electrical test methods, including hipot, insulation resistance, isolation monitoring, and high-current/transient measurements.
  • Experience with lab equipment and environmental stress testing of electronics, including thermal and humidity cycling, vibration, and electromagnetic interference.

Nice to have

  • Experience testing or verifying BMS hardware, airborne electronics to standards such as DO-160, or high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Python, LabView, or FAA aircraft certification.

Pay

$104,400 - $183,500/yr (base salary)

Tools

MATLAB, Python, LabView, DO-160, DO-311A, SAE, MIL-810

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