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.
OverviewAs a Senior or Staff Product Designer on the Factory Systems team, you will play a critical role in certifying the world’s first eVTOL aircraft and helping launch the first Urban Air Mobility service. You’ll design the tools used daily by the people building, inspecting, maintaining, and supporting our aircraft — making their work faster, safer, more intuitive, and more traceable.
ResponsibilitiesLead product discovery, design, and delivery from problem framing through implementation, including research, workflow mapping, prototyping, usability testing, visual design, and final design specifications or working prototypes
Translate complex manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, HR, and certification workflows into simple, reliable, and scalable internal software
Partner with product managers, engineers, data teams, and operational stakeholders to define strategy, clarify requirements, prioritize scope, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver iterative outcomes
Write and refine product artifacts such as PRDs, user stories, workflows, acceptance criteria, launch plans, decision records, and stakeholder-ready documentation
Communicate product direction, design rationale, tradeoffs, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
BA/BS in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Product Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of product design experience with a portfolio demonstrating complex systems, enterprise tools, technical workflows, or operational software. AI experience is a plus
Strong skills in interaction design, systems thinking, information architecture, visual design, prototyping, and product judgment
Experience contributing to product management activities such as discovery, requirements writing, prioritization, roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, or delivery support
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain product and design decisions to engineering, operations, business stakeholders, and leadership
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with complex technical and operational constraints
Experience designing or managing enterprise systems such as MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, MRP, HRMS, inventory, procurement, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, or configuration management tools
Background in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, robotics, defense, or another regulated or safety-critical industry
Experience designing AI-enabled workflows, copilots, conversational interfaces, intelligent search, recommendation systems, or decision-support tools
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,000 - $214,500/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- BA or BS in Design, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Product Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 or more years of product design experience
- Portfolio demonstrating experience with complex systems, enterprise tools, technical workflows, or operational software
- Strong skills in interaction design, systems thinking, information architecture, visual design, prototyping, and product judgment
- Experience contributing to product management activities including discovery, requirements writing, prioritization, roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, or delivery support
- Strong communication skills with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with complex technical and operational constraints
- Experience designing or managing enterprise systems such as MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, MRP, HRMS, inventory, procurement, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, or configuration management tools
- Background in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, robotics, defense, or another regulated or safety-critical industry
- Experience designing AI-enabled workflows, copilots, conversational interfaces, intelligent search, recommendation systems, or decision-support tools
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing perks are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including free daily meals and access to an on-site gym. These amenities are portrayed as reducing day-to-day costs and friction, making the overall rewards feel richer for some roles and sites.
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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.








