Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

ESPP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator, to join a small, fast-moving team responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of a high-fidelity flight training simulator for an electric aircraft.

You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, pilots, and stakeholders, focusing on C++ development, object-oriented design, multi-threaded systems, and integration of external interfaces from suppliers; note that this role excludes

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or computer engineering; 7+ years industry experience. An advanced degree and 5+ years experience will be considered.
• Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology and multi-layered system architectures.
• Expert knowledge of C++.
• Expert knowledge of multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers.
• Basic understanding of version control technologies.
• Exposure to Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate software for the flight training simulator across areas like IOS, AAR/debrief, motion-base, sound, IG, and control-loading.
• Integrate numerous external interfaces from internal and external suppliers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high-fidelity training device.

Skills

C++

OOP design

Multi-threading

Python exposure

Debugging tools

IDE experience

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Advanced degree considered

Tools

Git

GDB

Visual Studio

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator

Job Locations: US-CA-Santa Cruz

ID: 2026-5295

Category: Software

Type: Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

The successful candidate will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of a robust, deterministic, and highly scalable flight training simulator. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, pilots, and other stakeholders to create and improve one of the highest fidelity training devices.

We are looking for talented engineers with object-oriented programming (OOP) C++ development skills who can design and build a high-fidelity simulator that will help drive the pilot training activities for a one-of-a-kind fully electric aircraft.

Responsibilities

Typical expected tasks include the software design, development, and integration efforts pertaining to a wide range of areas, such as the Instructor Operating Station (IOS), After-Action Review (AAR)/debrief station, motion-base, sound, Image Generator (IG), control-loading, and more. We will be integrating many external interfaces from both internal and external third-party suppliers from the ground up, so versatility and an appetite for learning are key!

NOTE: This role does not involve Simulink or MATLAB modeling activities of aircraft devices.

Required

• University degree in computer science or computer engineering and 7+ years' industry experience. An advanced degree and 5+ years' experience will also be considered.
• Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology and multi-layered system architectures
• Expert knowledge of C++
• Expert knowledge of multi-threaded systems
• Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers
• Basic understanding of version control technologies
• Exposure to python

Desired

• A positive attitude and a passion for Aerospace!
• Willingness to be flexible and learn new technologies
• Ability to work inside of a team
• Familiarity with training device qualification through FAA CFR 14 part 60
• Familiarity with the needs of pilot training programs
• Familiarity with Moog Inc. motion base technology or similar
• Familiarity with aircraft sound and communication simulation technology or similar

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $194,000 - $212,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer