Senior Power Electronics Engineer

6 days ago


San Carlos, California, United States Joby Aviation Full time
Job Overview

Located in Northern California, Joby Aviation is a pioneering company in the field of electric air transportation. Our team is driven by a shared vision of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system that revolutionizes the way we travel.

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over congested city streets, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most.

Since 2009, our team has worked tirelessly to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested multiple generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis.

We're seeking a talented power electronics engineer to join our team as we push forward toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service.

Job Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize placement of high-power modules/components and bus bars
  • Create clear and readable schematics for power electronics boards
  • Component selection for minimum mass and maximum reliability
  • Work with PCB designers to create reliable and low-weight layouts
  • Write requirements, participate in DFMEAs, create and carry out test and validation plans
Requirements
  • B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Strong EE fundamentals, including 5-10 years designing and developing power electronics, in particular, inverters for driving 50kW to 200kW motors
  • Strong grasp of motor control theory for surface and interior permanent magnet machines
  • 3-5 years working in aerospace with a strong background in DO-160 compliance
  • 3-5 years writing embedded software in C for control of inverters and/or other power electronics for aerospace applications
  • 3-5 years working with DO-178B software requirements for aerospace applications
Desired Qualifications
  • M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline with a focus in power electronics
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer
  • Wide bandgap semiconductors
  • Exposure to regulatory certification
  • Design-for-reliability, including use of DFMEA and fault trees
  • Designing for high EMI environments
  • Battery systems
Compensation and Benefits

Joby Aviation offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $130,100-$209,300/year. We also offer 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.



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