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Lead Power Electronics Engineer

2 months ago


San Carlos, California, United States Joby Aviation Full time

Company Overview:
At Joby Aviation, we are committed to revolutionizing air travel with our innovative all-electric transportation solutions. Our vision is to develop a piloted air taxi that can take off and land vertically, providing a quiet and efficient means of travel over urban landscapes. Our dedicated team has been working diligently to bring this vision to life since 2009, focusing on the design and testing of advanced prototype aircraft.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer to contribute to the design and development of our electric aircraft. This role involves close collaboration with mechanical, software, and other interdisciplinary teams to create prototype motor-control inverters and DC/DC converters ranging from kilowatts. The position is hands-on, requiring engineers to oversee projects from initial concept through to hardware delivery and support, with an emphasis on optimizing designs for reliability, weight, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside mechanical engineers to optimize the layout of high-power modules and bus bars.
  • Develop clear and comprehensible schematics for power electronics boards.
  • Select components to minimize mass while maximizing reliability.
  • Collaborate with PCB designers to produce reliable and lightweight layouts.
  • Draft requirements, engage in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and formulate and execute testing and validation plans.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in designing and developing power electronics, specifically inverters for motors ranging from 50kW to 200kW.
  • Strong understanding of motor control theory applicable to surface and interior permanent magnet machines.
  • 3-5 years of aerospace experience with a solid foundation in DO-160 compliance.
  • 3-5 years of experience in writing embedded software in C for the control of inverters and/or other power electronics in aerospace contexts.
  • 3-5 years of familiarity with DO-178B software requirements for aerospace applications.
  • Experience in schematic capture and PCB design.
  • Proficiency in component selection.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, building, and testing high voltage/high power systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a focus on power electronics.
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer.
  • Experience with wide bandgap semiconductors.
  • Knowledge of regulatory certification processes.
  • Expertise in design-for-reliability methodologies, including DFMEA and fault tree analysis.
  • Experience designing for high electromagnetic interference (EMI) environments.
  • Familiarity with battery systems.

Compensation and Benefits:
Joby Aviation offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
Joby Aviation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.