Santiago Morales Zamora
About Santiago Morales Zamora
Santiago Morales Zamora serves as the Lead for Testing at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in engineering, with experience in mechanical engineering and safety roles across various companies, including Specialized Bicycle Components and The University of Texas at Austin.
Work at Joby Aviation
Santiago Morales Zamora has held multiple roles at Joby Aviation since joining the company. He currently serves as the Lead for Testing, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as the Lead for Safety from 2017 to 2019 and as the Lead for Integration and Sub-System Testing from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at Joby Aviation has spanned various critical engineering functions, contributing to the development and testing of advanced aviation technologies.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Before his current role at Joby Aviation, Santiago worked as a Managing Mechanical Engineer - Testing at Specialized Bicycle Components from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Mechanical Engineer - Testing at the same company from 2011 to 2013. His experience in mechanical engineering has provided him with a strong foundation in testing methodologies and engineering principles.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Morales Zamora earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica, completed from 2003 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in engineering mechanics and aerospace applications.
Research Experience
Santiago worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin from 2009 to 2011. This role involved conducting research in engineering, enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of complex engineering systems.