Autonomy Systems Architect

Joby Aviation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 203,800 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Concord, CA is seeking an experienced Autonomy Architect to lead the systems architecture for their aircraft. The role involves building and integrating technology stacks, developing feasibility studies, and guiding product development.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years in relevant fields and a strong understanding of aircraft systems and certification processes. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• 6+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Understanding of industry-specific certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Build systems architecture and roadmap for autonomy.
• Integrate existing and future technology stacks.
• Develop Concept of Operations and evaluate feasibility.
• Perform trade studies to guide aircraft development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to self-manage and learn new skills

Solid understanding of aircraft systems

Strong work ethic

Forward thinking and ability to adapt quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

The Autonomy Architect will own the systems architecture from designing roadmaps, developing Concept of Operations, to evaluating life‑cycle costs for autonomy systems powering Joby’s existing and future aircraft.

Joby Aviation’s flight research team is looking for a passionate Systems Engineering Engineer to join our growing team. The Autonomy Architect will interact with many of the key teams and disciplines within the company. The architect will provide technical guidance and coordination across the Autonomy Systems.

This position requires a solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, industry specific certification processes and air traffic management. This position requires enough background knowledge and a willingness to learn to enable one to understand the complex trade‑offs involved in the system design both within Avionics and across the aircraft systems as a whole.

The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude towards the project, strong work ethic, and being able to self‑manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must.

Location: Concord, CA or Santa Cruz, CA

Responsibilities

• Work across the company to build the systems architecture and the roadmap for autonomy.
• Interfacing with other parts of the organization to understand and integrate existing and future technology stacks into viable architectures.
• Provide strategic thinking to inform the company technology trajectory.
• Research existing technologies and develop technology development roadmaps that meet regulations.
• Develop Concept of Operations and evaluate their feasibility.
• Work with product development teams to identify the best suitable technology for our customers.
• Perform trade studies to guide the development and future upgrades of Joby’s aircraft.

Required

• 8+ years of experience and Bachelors in related field.
• 6+ years of experience with Masters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent ability to ingest, digest, and summarize information.
• Solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry-specific certification processes.
• Positive attitude towards the project.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to self‑manage and learn new skills.
• Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $203,800 - $309,000/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 Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.