Flight Test Instrumentation Lead - Telemetry & Data Systems

Joby Aviation

California

On-site

USD 171,000 - 234,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Lead to head the FTI and Ground Control Station teams in a fast-paced flight test environment. You will own architecture, integration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems across multiple test campaigns.

The role requires 10+ years in flight test instrumentation, strong leadership, and deep expertise in data acquisition, telemetry, and sensor integration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians responsible for FTI, telemetry, and Ground Control Stations.

Skills

Flight Test Instrumentation
Data acquisition
Telemetry systems
Team leadership
Project management
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Lead to head the FTI and Ground Control Station teams in a fast-paced flight test environment. You will own architecture, integration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems across multiple test campaigns.

The role requires 10+ years in flight test instrumentation, strong leadership, and deep expertise in data acquisition, telemetry, and sensor integration.

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