Fast-paced environment, but challenging work-life balance - Recensione dipendente - Manufacturing Engineer presso Joby Aviation

Fun place to be as an engineer. The company philosophy is to be highly vertically integrated across the full stack of technologies necessary to build and operate electric aircraft. This results in an environment where you are surrounded by the tools and technical expertise to build pretty much anything. The company mission is motivating. There is a steady stream of highly interesting projects to work on. The company culture is very open and friendly. 3 free meals per day, with most people eating together at communal tables.

Management frequently sets highly unrealistic schedules and goals, to the point that no front-line worker has any faith in the timelines. No one is motivated to reach and achieve a deadline that is impossible with the resources given. Space is at a premium in San Carlos. Everyone is crammed into the building like sardines. Few windows.

Fairly relaxed compared to a real startup. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Most people are great, typically very collaborative

High level company goals often clash with producing a manufacturable product. The reasoning is sound, but can make it difficult to find motivation. The company is also taking on projects that need more structure than the startup environment can often provide. Poor compensation.