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# Test Engineer (Actuators/Mechanical Systems)

- **Company:** Joby Aviation
- **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $90,100.0 - $143,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Hardware Testing, Generative AI, Diadem
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc8c93609cfa11e0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience, or Advanced degree with relevant university project experience (or equivalent work experience)
 * Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment
 * Electromechanical or robotics experience, with familiarity in servo actuation concepts
 * Experience performing verification and validation testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems
 * Ability to perform hands-on testing, including setting up and executing tests with test hardware and data acquisition systems
 * Proficiency in using LabVIEW for data collection and DIAdem or MATLAB for data processing
 * Experience with mechanical design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and manufacturing drawing creation
 * Strong analytical background with excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Desired

 * Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
 * Experience with high-voltage systems
 * Project management experience
 * Experience with Dassault Systèmes CATIA (specifically Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design)
 * Hands-on machine shop skills using a lathe, mill, welder, and other fabrication equipment
 * Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience
 * Familiarity with aircraft FAA certification processes

## Description

* Create, and mentor others in the creation of, test setups for validation and verification of aircraft hardware
 * Work closely with the Airframe and Actuators, Propulsion and Avionics, and Software teams to capture the nuances of components, system architectures, and operating conditions to build representative tests
 * Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and necessary tools for thorough and repeatable testing
 * Analyze data collected during testing to generate reports providing quantifiable feedback to engineering teams for hardware optimization
 * Manage project status and timelines for the Testing Team and collaborate with Team Leads to ensure proper resource allocation to de-risk critical paths
 * Create and implement tools to maximize Testing Team productivity
 * Manage hardware needs for the Testing Team and provide recommendations for investment