Remote Operational Test Pilot for Uncrewed Aircraft

Joby Aviation; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Job summary

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. You will operate the Ground Control Station (GCS) during uncrewed flight evaluations and travel extensively for CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in aviation or engineering with 4+ years of experience, GCS operation for Group 3+ unmanned aircraft, and a US security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience operating Ground Control Stations (GCS) for Group 3+ uncrewed aircraft.
• Active US Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel up to ~50% domestically and internationally.
• 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 eligibility

Aviation knowledge

Flight operations experience

Education

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

Job description

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. You will operate the Ground Control Station (GCS) during uncrewed flight evaluations and travel extensively for CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in aviation or engineering with 4+ years of experience, GCS operation for Group 3+ unmanned aircraft, and a US security clearance (or ability to obtain one).