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# Battery Test Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Joby Aviation
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $134,100.0 - $184,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Software Documentation, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf693f91fe3492ca

## About the Role

* Minimum Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience OR Advacned degree and 3+ year of experience in mechanical engineering, thermals, physics, or related field

 * Basic understanding of battery hazards and failure modes (e.g., thermal runaway, electrical shorts, mechanical abuse)

 * Strong problem-solving mindset and foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals

 * Fundamental understanding of sensing and data acquisition principles

 * Willingness to get hands dirty and work with team-members on all levels of project, from planning to final cleanup

 * CAD experience, CATIA preferred

 * Python or other language for data processing and visualization

 * Great written, verbal, and presentation skills

Desired

 * Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or science field and 8+ years of experience

 * Knowledge of li-ion cell technology and experience with battery testing/design

 * Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines and custom visualization dashboards or analysis tools

 * Experience working with abuse testing at cell/module/pack levels and familiarity with safety testing standards such as UN 38.3, SAE 2464, RTCA DO-311

 * LabVIEW or other language for interfacing with data acquisition hardware

 * Familiarity working with high voltage systems

 * Hands-on experience designing and commissioning battery test equipment (e.g., Arbin, Maccor, Neware) including fixture and instrumentation design

## Description

* Design, build, and deploy custom electromechanical test equipment, integrating with high-voltage batteries and data acquisition (DAQ) hardware to support continuous battery safety development

 * Develop, maintain, and execute battery safety and cell lab's expansion plans to cover continuous improvement and new R&D/certification needs

 * Collaborate with data, cell, and battery safety teams to architect robust data pipelines and interactive dashboards, enabling real-time querying, automated reporting, and accelerated decision-making

 * Maintain comprehensive hardware/software documentation and equipment compliance, ensuring battery safety lab operations continuously align with certification requirements and local municipal permitting standards (building, electrical, fire, and air)

 * Execute battery and cell testing in support of battery system development and certification

 * Support certification efforts across all programs by developing and maintaining meticulous documentation of test equipment


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