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 Product Manager on the Factory Systems team, you will be instrumental in certifying the world's first eVTOL aircraft and launching the world's first Urban Air Mobility service. You will help build manufacturing systems that will produce aircraft at never-before-seen scale while maintaining the precision and traceability required for aerospace certification.Factory Systems is the technological backbone of Joby's vertically integrated operations, encompassing the complex software and business systems that span engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations. This is a highly technical role requiring deep understanding of both software architecture and the intricate business processes that support revolutionary aircraft manufacturing.
You will drive both strategic vision and tactical execution, owning end-to-end product delivery across interconnected systems. Your decisions will directly impact Joby's certification timeline and our ability to bring safe, reliable air taxis to market.
Responsibilities● Build and maintain product roadmaps that balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives
● Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on systemic issues, developing comprehensive solutions that address underlying problems
● Own end-to-end product delivery for factory systems, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch optimization
● Drive engineering execution velocity by identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and implementing solutions that accelerate development cycles
● Navigate complex stakeholder relationships across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, and external partners to drive decisions and align priorities
● Manage competing priorities and resource constraints in a high-ambiguity environment, making data-driven decisions with incomplete information
● Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure feasible implementation paths
● Develop and track key performance metrics to measure system effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Required● BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
● 5+ years of Product Management experience in technical environments
● Proven track record of driving engineering execution in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
● Experience managing products with multiple technical dependencies and cross-system integrations
● Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with shifting requirements and evolving priorities
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis on complex technical issues
● Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and align diverse teams without direct authority
● Track record of taking full ownership of outcomes and driving projects to successful completion
● Experience working with engineering teams on technical architecture decisions and implementation trade-offs
● Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired● Background in aviation or aerospace industry
● Experience with manufacturing processes and systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or quality management platforms
● Previous technical role in software development, engineering, or systems implementation
● Experience working in regulated industries
● History working in startup or high-pace environments
Additional InformationCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $142,700 - $196,200/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/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of Product Management experience in technical environments
- Proven track record of driving engineering execution in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Experience managing products with multiple technical dependencies and cross-system integrations
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with shifting requirements and evolving priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis of complex technical issues
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and ability to influence diverse teams without direct authority
- Track record of owning outcomes and driving projects to successful completion
- Experience working with engineering teams on technical architecture decisions and implementation trade-offs
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Background in aviation or aerospace industry
- Experience with manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or quality management platforms
- Previous technical role in software development, engineering, or systems implementation
- Experience working in regulated industries
- Experience working in startup or high-pace environments
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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.
