Frank Shojaei
About Frank Shojaei
Frank Shojaei is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Ground Support Equipment, currently employed at Joby Aviation since 2022. He has previously worked at Haas Automation and Tesla, and holds multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and California State University, Fullerton.
Work at Joby Aviation
Frank Shojaei currently serves as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Ground Support Equipment at Joby Aviation. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development of innovative aviation technologies in San Carlos, California. His role involves designing and optimizing ground support systems that are critical for the operational efficiency of Joby Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Previous Experience at Haas Automation
Before joining Joby Aviation, Frank Shojaei worked at Haas Automation, Inc. as an Associate Mechanical Engineer. His tenure lasted for 11 months from 2020 to 2021 in Oxnard, California. During this period, he engaged in various mechanical engineering projects, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment design.
Career at Tesla
Frank Shojaei gained valuable experience at Tesla, where he held the position of Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer from 2021 to 2022 in Sparks, Nevada. In this role, he was involved in the development and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, contributing to Tesla's production efficiency and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Frank Shojaei pursued his education in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was a Ph.D. student from 2019 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Fullerton from 2013 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise.
Involvement with CSUF Formula SAE
During his academic career, Frank Shojaei contributed to the CSUF Formula SAE team as an Aerodynamicist from 2017 to 2018 in Fullerton, California. In this role, he focused on aerodynamic design and analysis, enhancing the performance of the team's race car, which is a key aspect of the Formula SAE competition.