Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, 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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our System Testing team. As part of this team, you will perform systems level testing in our Integrated Test Labs during the second shift (3pm to 11pm). The data gathered in our integrated test labs will drive hardware and software design improvements and accelerate the path to production-ready components.

Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring our aircraft meet the rigorous safety and performance standards required for FAA certification, a key milestone in bringing our innovative technology to market. The Joby team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals eager to leave a mark in the aviation industry. This position will primarily be based in Santa Cruz initially; with potential support required in Marina.

Responsibilities

Write and execute system level verification testing in the integrated test labs (ITLs)

Perform the responsibility of Pilot-in-the-Loop and Test Directors, and train others

Improve Standard Operating Procedures and checklists

Maintain configuration control of the ITLs’ hardware & software, as well as calibration records

Drive Root Cause Corrective Actions with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts

Adhere and improve tools & processes to ensure safe, fast and repeatable test execution
Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs

Required

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of work experience in relevant industry.

Experience running tests in a lab environment.

Experience with Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems and Sensors

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Desired

Experience with high-voltage power-electronics

Experience with LabVIEW and Veristand

Experience with industrial test laboratory environments, procedures and safety

Polarion requirements and test case documentation experienced a plus

Experience with aircraft certification (ARP 4754, DO-178), regulatory requirements, compliance testing, aircraft software engineering processes, and test verification.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $90,100 - $143,500/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.

Systems Test Engineer (Evening Shift)