Mechanical Engineer, Autonomy
Joby Aviation
San Carlos, CA · $105k–$181k a year · Posted October 18, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $142,900 a year. Across 224 open mechanical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $110,000 to $153,500 and the median is $129,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 11% above the median.
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About the job
Company Overview
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
This role lives within the System Electronics Mechanical team. This team is responsible for designing the pilot inceptors, air data probe, and numerous computer assemblies across the S4, as well as mechanically designing next-generation perception suites for enabling autonomy for future aircraft. We’re seeking a passionate, hands-on, and fundamentally strong engineer to own designs from concept to certification, work cross-functionally to optimize vehicle-level solutions, and ensure the safe, lightweight, and reliable delivery of electromechanical assemblies to aircraft.
Responsibilities
Own designs from concept to certification, including:
Rapid prototyping and development testing
Mass optimization, stress analysis, and thermal analysis
Troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, testing, and in the field
Driving system safety, reliability, requirements, and integration considerations
Designing for manufacturability and cost at the component and assembly levels
Communicate design risks, complex concepts, and data clearly and honestly
Collaborate effectively and with humility across multiple areas of expertise
Required
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience)
Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for complex surfacing, part design, and assemblies
Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science
Desired
Familiarity with DO-160G mechanical requirements for aerospace applications
Familiarity with both low-voltage and high-voltage electromechanical designs
Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks)
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $104,800 - $181,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer