Avionics System Engineer - Crew Alerting System

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Avionics Systems Engineer to support the Crew Alerting System on multiple prototype aircraft in Santa Cruz, CA. You will work with the focal engineer to implement crew alerts and support tests from lab to flight.

The role requires a BS in engineering/physics/math, Linux and C++ skills, and disciplined systems engineering with requirements management. You will collaborate across disciplines to develop alerts and procedures, contributing to certification

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Proficient in Linux and C++.
• Experience with disciplined systems engineering processes.
• Familiar with requirements management.
• Knowledge of safety assessment concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement crew alerts for prototype aircraft.
• Support avionics system and SV testing in labs and on the aircraft.
• Coordinate discussions between Human Factors, Systems Engineering, System Safety, Flight Test, and Flight Operations to develop crew alert messages and procedures.
• Interface with Flight Test to develop and maintain Pilot Procedures.
• Investigate flight test and Integrated Test Lab issues.

Skills

Linux

C++

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Safety concepts

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

Tools

Siemens Polarion

Job description

Avionics System Engineer - Crew Alerting System

Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz

ID 2026-5240

Category Systems Engineering

Type Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

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.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, technically strong, and passionate individual to join our Avionics Systems team in Santa Cruz, CA, to support the development of the Joby S4 Crew Alerting System. They will support requirements management and the implementation of crew alerts for different prototype aircraft, and also for the Type Certification design intent aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and execution in an environment with multiple stakeholders and inputs. The position will work cross-functionally and support the team through the entire development cycle, from early prototyping through validation and verification to final production support.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Crew Alerting System focal engineer to implement crew alerts for different prototype aircraft
• Support avionics system and SV (System Verification) testing at integrated labs and on the aircraft
• Coordinate discussions between Human Factors, Systems Engineering, System Safety, Flight Test, and Flight Operations to develop crew alert messages and associated procedures
• Interface with Flight Test to develop and maintain Pilot Procedures
• Investigate flight test and Integrated Test Lab issues

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Software knowledge of Linux and C++
• Understanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processes
• Familiarity with requirements management
• Familiarity with safety assessment conceptsExcellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, with self-starter skills that enable self-sufficiency

Desired

• FAA Private pilot license
• Hands-on experience developing test procedures or supporting lab/aircraft integration testing
• Familiarity with FAA Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, and/or Part 29 Certification Regulations (Part 23 is highly desired)
• Familiarity with safety assessment processes, methods, and analyses (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, CCA) used in safety assessments (PSSA, SSA) per SAE ARP4761
• Familiarity with human factors concepts
• Use of Requirements Management tools (working knowledge of Siemens Polarion is a plus)

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $86,900 - $119,900/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