Senior Flight Test Engineer — VTOL/CTOL Flight Testing

Joby Aviation; California City (CA); Vor Ort; USD 165.000 - 206.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role involves developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis.

The position requires planning and execution of both development and certification flight testing, collaboration with system designers, and adapting to changing test scenarios with strong cross-disciplinary communication.

Qualifikationen

• BS in engineering or equivalent with flight test training
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication
• Willingness to travel at least 30%

Aufgaben

• Develop test programs to expand envelope from development to certification
• Plan tests, conduct readiness reviews, briefs/debriefs, fly as crewmember
• Analyze flight test data to support design and certification
• Coordinate with engineering for informed test planning
• Monitor real-time data to ensure flight safety during tests
• Report deficiencies and regulatory compliance findings
• Advise pilot on data for real-time decisions
• Develop expert knowledge of systems under test
• Handle configuration management and test-card creation
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigations
• Create flight manuals and operating procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Independent & team work

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role involves developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis.

The position requires planning and execution of both development and certification flight testing, collaboration with system designers, and adapting to changing test scenarios with strong cross-disciplinary communication.