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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:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_850F25C358F3AA596597EECA39797E3D

## 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 needsCollaborate with data, cell, and battery safety teams to architect robust data pipelines and interactive dashboards, enabling real-time querying, automated reporting, and accelerated decision-makingMaintain 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