Component Design Engineer (m/w/d)

At Joby Aviation, we’re redefining the way people move with our all‑electric aircraft, bringing quiet, fast, and sustainable air travel to everyday life. Since 2009, our team in California has been developing an electric air taxi that will soon carry passengers safely, quietly, and emission‑free to their destinations, making clean flight accessible and affordable for everyone. Today, more than 2000 engineers and experts globally are part of this mission. Since 2020, Joby Germany GmbH, based in Sauerlach near Munich, has been contributing its engineering expertise to bring our electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into reality – a key step towards transforming global mobility.

Component Design Engineer

Ready to take off with us? ️ – We are looking for a Component Design Engineer to take end‑to‑end ownership of components across the full development lifecycle, from early concept through detailed design and testing. You will translate system requirements into robust, manufacturable, high‑performance designs and support their validation in a prototype environment.

Responsibilities

• Translating system‑level requirements into robust, manufacturable 3D and 2D detailed designs suitable for aerospace applications
• Applying 0D/1D/3D simulation methods to assess performance, identify risks, and guide design decisions
• Supporting and leading prototype builds and component assembly, including hands‑on involvement where required
• Defining validation strategies and developing test setups and rigs to verify component functionality and performance
• Executing and evaluating test campaigns, driving design iterations based on test results
• Creating and maintaining high‑quality engineering documentation to support design reviews and certification activities

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s); backgrounds in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering are a plus
• Several years of experience in an engineering role within a complex or fast‑paced environment
• Strong motivation to learn, grow, and take ownership, combined with technical curiosity
• Solid engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply theory to real‑world development
• Experience in one or more technical domains such as mechanical systems, thermal design, turbomachines, acoustics, or electric machines
• Familiarity with data acquisition, CAD (e.g. CATIA), and simulation tools (FEA) is a plus

Offer

• Permanent job with a long‑term perspective and 30 days of vacation per year
• Exciting and varied work with the latest technologies and innovations
• Attractive pay package including a fixed salary and employee stock options
• Free charging for your electric car
• Multiple benefits for commuting, lunch, childcare, etc.
• Relocation support if you’re moving to join us

Interested? Then send us your application, including your notice period and salary expectations. A traditional cover letter is not required.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time