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.
OverviewThe Hardware Emulation Team develops hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructure for testing the flight electronics used on the Joby aircraft. The emulators themselves are embedded systems which emulate the behavior of sensors, actuators, and other peripheral devices on the aircraft. Emulator development is cross-disciplinary, often requiring a keen understanding of topics such as motor control, sensor modeling, networking, digital signals, physical system modeling, embedded systems and automation.
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a passionate HW Emulation Lead to join our Automation Development Engineering Team in Santa Cruz, CA. The Emulation Lead will direct and contribute to the small team responsible for thoroughly understanding the electrical and software architecture of the aircraft and developing emulators that provide appropriate functional testing and fault injection capabilities. This will involve frequent collaboration with members from other teams including Systems Engineering, Flight Physics, Simulation, FPGA Development, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Flight Software, Software Verification, and Certification.
We seek innovative self-starters who enjoy learning and working collaboratively. Developing modular, maintainable and well-documented software architectures is paramount.
Required- BS in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics or similar field and 7+ years of industry experience. An advanced degree and 5+ years of industry experience will also be considered
- 2+ years prior experience leading an embedded engineering development team
- Expert knowledge of C++
- Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology and multi-layered system architectures
- Experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
- Ability to write software based on board schematics, datasheets, and hardware design documents
- Ability to comprehend complex system requirements to provide emulation software requirements
- Ability to understand written code in complex systems, perform code analysis, and distill information effectively
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Basic familiarity with Python
- Experience with safety-critical embedded systems is a plus
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing is a plus
- Experience with DO-178C or similar assured software development process is a plus
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,500 - $224,400/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a similar field, plus 7 or more years of industry experience
- Advanced degree plus 5 or more years of industry experience may be considered
- At least 2 years of experience leading an embedded engineering development team
- Expert knowledge of C++
- Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming and multilayered system architectures
- Experience with I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, and similar communication protocols
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, and similar test equipment
- Ability to write software using board schematics, datasheets, and hardware design documents
- Ability to interpret complex system requirements and produce emulation software requirements
- Ability to understand and analyze code in complex systems
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Basic familiarity with Python
- Experience with safety-critical embedded systems
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Experience with DO-178C or a similar assured software development process
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as comprehensive, including a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ownership-oriented savings options like an ESPP are also included alongside retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a prominent component of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP, making upside potential a core part of compensation design. This structure is framed as especially attractive when equity is valued as part of overall pay competitiveness.
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What We Do
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
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