Joby Aviation
The Motor Control Engineer will design, develop, and test motor control systems for electric-powered, fly‑by‑wire aircraft, collaborating closely with hardware, mechanical, integration, and flight‑testing teams. The role involves sensor‑based and sensorless motor control, inverter PWM, fault detection, and system‑level validation through simulation, dynamometer testing, and on‑aircraft tuning.
Headquarters
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2009
Joby Aviation is developing an all‑electric, vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi to enable fast, quiet, zero‑emission door‑to‑door travel booked through a mobile app. The company designs and manufactures aircraft, electric propulsion and flight systems while working through certification and commercial launch for urban and regional air mobility. Joby emphasizes low noise, safety, and scalability, and partners with cities, operators, and suppliers to build the infrastructure and services needed for scheduled on‑demand air transport.
Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push
22 hours ago
Joby Aviation's first production model electric air taxi takes off
1 day ago
Joby Completes Piloted Electric Air Taxi Flight Across San Francisco Bay and Around the Golden Gate
12 hours ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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