Senior Flight Test Engineer - eVTOL Systems Expert

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 154,600 - 206,100; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Marina, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer (Technical Expert) to lead development, certification, and execution of flight tests for the S4 aircraft. You will develop test plans, monitor real-time data, perform analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure safety and compliance with FAA criteria.

The role requires 8+ years of experimental flight test experience, a technical engineering degree, and strong communication skills; willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Expert level knowledge in Flying Qualities, Handling Qualities, and related FAA references.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, company, and certification flight testing of Joby S4 aircraft.
• Develop flight test methods to show FAA airworthiness criteria as an expert.
• Flight test planning, readiness reviews, real-time data monitoring, and post‑flight reporting.
• Collaborate with test pilots and engineering groups to develop flight test plans.

Skills

Flight test

Engineering degree

Flight test experience

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical

Equivalent experience

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Joby Aviation in Marina, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer (Technical Expert) to lead development, certification, and execution of flight tests for the S4 aircraft. You will develop test plans, monitor real-time data, perform analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure safety and compliance with FAA criteria.

The role requires 8+ years of experimental flight test experience, a technical engineering degree, and strong communication skills; willingness to travel up to