> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3845866-senior-actuation-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3845866-senior-actuation-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Actuation Design Engineer - **Company:** Joby Aviation - **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,500.0 - $206,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, System Testing - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3460438400&tx=VT6257TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * B.S. degree in relevant field and 5 + years of industry work experience * M.S degree in relevant field and 3+ years of industry work experience * Ability to visualize complex 3D systems * Keen eye for detail and willingness to design to strict aerospace standards * Great mechanical aptitude and curiosity to learn * Excellent teamwork and communication skills * Proficiency with CAD * Willingness to be hands-on * Ability to be onsite regularly at our headquarters in Santa Cruz CA Desired: * Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant discipline * 5+ years of work experience within aerospace industry, 8+ years of overall experience * Certification of aerospace actuators ## Description Joby Aviation is seeking a talented and experienced design engineer to join our airframe and actuators team. This individual will be responsible for the design and certification of flight critical electro-mechanical actuators. This role will involve management of existing requirements and drafting new requirements, conceptual and detailed CAD design, drawing creation, hardware selection and procurement, and drafting of documentation for certification. This role will also require support in the manufacturing of prototype and production flyaway actuators, component and system testing, data analysis, and implementing design changes driven by learnings from test and operation. Experience in the certification of aerospace actuators is highly desirable. Hands-on experience and a "get it done" attitude are key for this position. This position is rewarding for engineers that value seeing their ideas rapidly grow from concept to creation due to Joby Aviation's fast development pace., * Detailed layout of actuator mechanical and electrical design elements * Collaboration with engineering and certification teams to incorporate best practices * Ability and willingness to 'get your hands dirty' in the assembly and testing of actuators * Support of technicians and flight test personnel during integration and flight testing * Creation and maintenance of technical drawings and bill of materials * Support of certification process through documentation and communication * Support of manufacturing in root cause analysis of non conformances * Data analysis of manufacturing yield data * Support of manufacturing in failure analysis * Manage issues that affect fleet operations and maintenance