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.
OverviewJoby 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 for our VTOL electric aircraft. 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 split time between our Systems Test facilities in Santa Cruz, CA and Marina, CA.
Responsibilities- Plan, 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.
- Write Formal Test Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Develop and maintain configuration control of the ITLs’ hardware & software, as well as calibration records.
- Drive Root Cause Corrective Actions with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts.
- Develop 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
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of work experience in relevant industry.
- Experience running system level tests in a lab environment.
- Experience with Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems and Sensors
- Experience developing and executing system level Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) tests
- Strong analytical background
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- 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 $104,000 - $183,000/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 InformationJoby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Experience running system-level tests in a laboratory environment
- Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and sensors
- Experience developing and executing system-level Hardware-in-the-Loop tests
- Strong analytical background
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with high-voltage power electronics
- Experience with LabVIEW and VeriStand
- Experience with industrial test laboratory environments, procedures, and safety
- Experience with Polarion requirements and test case documentation
- Experience with aircraft certification, including ARP 4754 and DO-178, regulatory requirements, compliance testing, aircraft software engineering processes, and test verification
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
