Autonomy Systems Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an Autonomy Systems Architect in Concord, CA to own the systems architecture from roadmaps and CONOPS to evaluating life‑cycle costs for autonomy systems powering our aircraft. The role requires coordinating across multiple teams to ensure safe, scalable, and certifiable solutions.

You will interact with avionics, software, and product groups to develop technology roadmaps, perform trade studies, and define the conceptual operations for future aircraft while meeting

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• 6+ years with Masters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of aircraft systems, development, and certification processes.
• Ability to self-manage and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build the systems architecture and the roadmap for autonomy.
• Interface with other parts of the organization to integrate technology stacks into architectures.
• Provide strategic thinking to inform the technology trajectory.
• Research technologies and develop roadmaps that meet regulations.
• Develop CONOPs and evaluate their feasibility.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify best technologies for customers.
• Perform trade studies to guide future upgrades.

Skills

Systems architecture

Roadmap development

Concept of Ops

Trade studies

Written communication

Self-management

Adaptability

Aircraft systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Autonomy Systems Architect

Company Overview

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.