Samer Salem
About Samer Salem
Samer Salem is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Joby Aviation, specializing in energy storage and high voltage power distribution systems for eVTOLs. He has a background in mechanical engineering with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, and has held various engineering roles in the renewable energy and aerospace sectors.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Samer Salem serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing energy storage and high voltage power distribution systems specifically for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. His work contributes to innovative transportation solutions aimed at addressing environmental and societal challenges in urban areas.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Samer Salem worked at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation from 2018 to 2021 as an Energy Storage Engineer. He also held the position of Mechanical Engineering Intern at the same company in 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Customer Resolution Manager and Technical Coordinator at GE Renewable Energy in 2017, and as a Course Assistant for Thermodynamics at Carnegie Mellon University for three months in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Samer Salem completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2016 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in mechanical engineering and energy systems.
Internship Experience
Samer Salem gained valuable experience during his internships. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at OKOS Solutions, LLC for eight months in 2014 to 2015, and later at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation in 2016 for three months. These internships contributed to his practical knowledge and skills in the field of mechanical engineering.