At Joby Aviation, we are driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric, global air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, and then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying our aircraft and scaling our global operations.
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Instrumentation & Software Tools Lead to join our flight test team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a highly talented technical team while technically engaging in a wide range of hands-on work on instrumentation and software tools to support development and certification flight test programs of new and novel eVTOL aircraft. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with various stakeholders across the company, deal with frequently changing test scenarios, and lead/follow effectively.
Responsibilities
- As a people manager, lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians responsible for developing, configuring, and maintaining Flight Test Instrumentation systems, Ground Controls Stations & Software Tools used within the Flight Test Department.
- Lead the development of processes for the design, installation, maintenance and configuration control of all Flight Test Instrumentation across the Joby flight test fleet.
- Oversee the design of all flight test specific hardware and software that supports the developmental and certification flight test programs.
- Guide the architecture of processes and software tools to help smooth the transition from developmental flight testing into certification flight testing.
- Foster innovation by evaluating and integrating new technologies into the Flight Test Department.
- Manage project schedules, resources and budgets for Flight Test Instrumentation, Ground Control Station and Software Tool deliverables.
Required
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field).
- 10+ years of experience as an engineer intimately involved in design, implementation, or utilization of instrumentation systems and/or software tools in experimental flight testing.
- Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring technical personnel.
- Extensive experience in the following areas with expert-level proficiency in at least one of them:
- Flight Test Instrumentation System
- Instrumentation systems design and implementation on experimental aircraft.
- Data acquisition hardware, telemetry operations, and industry standards.
- Maintenance of FTI systems and sensors.
- Software Tool
- Software development for engineering applications, real-time data systems, and data analysis tools.
- Programming languages such as Python (extensive experience required), C++, Javascript, and Matlab.
- Data manipulation, including large-scale data changes in formats like YAML.
- General software packages, languages, and libraries such as Angular, SQL, and Git.
- Experience with flight test configuration management processes.
- 3D design experience
- Proven ability to create comprehensive procedures and reports.
- Experience working with ground and flight test teams across various categories of aircraft.
- Excellent verbal and technical writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive team player who maintains a strong sense of urgency in communications and actions.
Desired
- Experience in using LabView.
- Demonstrated experience in building, leading, and managing technical teams, particularly in instrumentation and/or software development domains.
- FAA Part 23/25/29 or equivalent EASA certification experience and knowledge.
- Knowledge and experience with the certification of air data systems.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $160,500 - $214,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Additional Information
Joby is an equal opportunity employer.
