Remote Operational Test Pilot for GCS & Autonomy

Socket.dev; Concord (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

RSUs

PTO

ESPP

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks an Operational Test Remote Pilot to support evaluating the J208 aircraft with Superpilot autonomy. You will operate the Ground Control Station during uncrewed flight tests and work with engineering teams to feed feedback into product updates.

Responsibilities include mission setup, link verification, and post-flight debriefings, with travel up to 50% domestically and internationally. A Part 61 instrument rating and US security clearance are required.

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

Security clearance

Aviation knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation/engineering

Tools

Ground Control Station (GCS)

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks an Operational Test Remote Pilot to support evaluating the J208 aircraft with Superpilot autonomy. You will operate the Ground Control Station during uncrewed flight tests and work with engineering teams to feed feedback into product updates.

Responsibilities include mission setup, link verification, and post-flight debriefings, with travel up to 50% domestically and internationally. A Part 61 instrument rating and US security clearance are required.