Operational Test Remote Pilot - Advanced Development

All Aviation Jobs; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an Operational Test Remote Pilot to support evaluation of the J208 aircraft integrated with Superpilot human-on-the-loop autonomy. You will operate the Ground Control Station during uncrewed flight evaluations and collaborate with developmental engineering teams to channel operational data and user feedback into product updates.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, GCS proficiency for Group 3+ uncrewed aircraft, ability to obtain US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating Ground Control Stations (GCS) for Group 3+ uncrewed aircraft.
• Active US Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance post-hire.
• Willingness and ability to roughly 50% domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS).
• Part 61 Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the J208 Ground Control Station (GCS) during human-on-the-loop autonomous operational evaluation flights.
• Ensure operational compliance with mission plans, airspace clearances, and ground procedures during remote flight activities.
• Demonstrate GCS functions and autonomous flight capabilities to prospective and current civil and military customers.
• Document system performance and partner with developmental engineering to communicate software and workflow refinements.
• Participate in pre-mission setup, link verification, and post-flight debriefings.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally in support of CONUS/OCONUS evaluation deployments.

Skills

GCS operation

Operational test pilot

Flight testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or related field

Tools

Ground Control Station (GCS)

Job description

Company Overview

Joby Advanced Development 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.

Company Overview

Joby Advanced Development 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

Joby Aviation is seeking an Operational Test Remote Pilot to support the evaluation of the J208 aircraft integrated with Superpilot human-on-the-loop autonomy. Reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead, this role is responsible for operating the Ground Control Station (GCS) during uncrewed flight evaluations. You will demonstrate system capabilities to customers and partner with developmental engineering teams to channel operational data and user feedback directly into product updates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the J208 Ground Control Station (GCS) during human-on-the-loop autonomous operational evaluation flights
• Ensure operational compliance with mission plans, airspace clearances, and ground procedures during remote flight activities
• Demonstrate GCS functions and autonomous flight capabilities to prospective and current civil and military customers
• Document system performance and partner with developmental engineering to communicate software and workflow refinements
• Participate in pre-mission setup, link verification, and post-flight debriefings
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally in support of CONUS/OCONUS evaluation deployments

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience operating Ground Control Stations (GCS) for Group 3+ uncrewed aircraft
• Active US Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance post-hire
• Willingness and ability to roughly 50% domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS)
• Part 61 (not- one zero seven) Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating

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

• Experience with human-on-the-loop or supervisory autonomy architectures.
• Flight operations experience on US military installations or controlled airspaces.
• Experience with military aviation
• Experience as an operational test pilot of a UAV/RPA

Compensation

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,700 - $170,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.