Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer - Real-Time Data

Joby Aviation

California

On-site

USD 98,000 - 167,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks an instrumentation engineer to develop, maintain, and improve data acquisition hardware, real-time visualization software, and installation processes for flight test instrumentation on Joby’s VTOL aircraft. You will join a fast-paced, hands-on team applying LabVIEW, Diadem, MATLAB, and Python to deliver robust data pipelines and calibration traceability.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and seamless transition from R&D to certification flight testing,

Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent work experience and training
2+ years of relevant experience
Mechanical design and manufacturing experience
Experience with data acquisition hardware as well as sensors such as foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermocouple, encoders, etc. (including sensor installation)
Fluent using LabVIEW for data collection, real time data analytics, and developing GUIs
Experience using Diadem, MATLAB, Python or another scripting language for data post processing
Experience with digital signal processing and wireless data transmission
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Hands-on attitude with strong analytical background
MS/PhD or 5+ years of experience
Experience with the CATIA tool
Experience working with flight test organizations and aircraft certification
Experience with sensor installations and cable management
Experience with NI Hardware, specifically cDAQ and c series modules
Experience with software development using Python or another scripting language
Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment
Experience with high voltage electronics
Experience in testing aircraft composite structures
Experience testing aircraft mechanical systems
Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience

Responsibilities

Work in a small team to develop and configure hardware and software that allow for the efficient deployment of supplementary flight test instrumentation systems installed onto Joby’s test aircraft
Develop processes for the installation of instrumentation hardware across multiple aircraft that allow for configuration control through the life of Joby’s flight test aircraft
Develop and maintain detailed CAD models and engineering drawings to support design and manufacturing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards
Using National Instruments LabView and related tools, develop software to create GUIs, LabView VIs and any other necessary tools to enable real time, and post flight data visualization, automated data pipelines, and traceability of calibration information pertaining to each of Joby’s flight test aircraft
Incorporate new types of data acquisition instruments into Joby’s flight test instrumentation system and data pipelines
Analyze data collected during flights to help improve and maintain the functionality of the instrumentation systems as well as provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to understand and optimize their designs
Help to guide the architecture of processes and software tools to help smooth the transition from R&D testing into certification flight testing