Senior VTOL Flight Test Engineer for Certification

Joby Aviation; California; Presencial; USD 165.000 - 206.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team in California. This role develops flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL aircraft, executes tests as a crewmember, and analyzes data to support development and certification.

You will work with design teams, lead test activities, and prepare flight manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 8+ years of experimental flight test experience, excellent

Formación

• BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal communication across technical disciplines.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work independently and on a team; up to 30% travel.
• Read and speak English proficiently.

Responsabilidades

• Develop test programs expanding envelope from development to certification flight test.
• Plan flights, conduct readiness reviews, briefs/debriefs; act as crewmember.
• Analyze flight test data to support design and certification deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering groups to inform test planning and execution.
• Monitor data in real time to ensure safety and effectiveness of tests.
• Document test results, squawks, and compliance with requirements.
• Develop flight manuals and procedures; support root cause investigations.
• Assist with troubleshooting and test-card creation.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Technical analysis

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Matlab

Python

Descripción del empleo

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team in California. This role develops flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL aircraft, executes tests as a crewmember, and analyzes data to support development and certification.

You will work with design teams, lead test activities, and prepare flight manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 8+ years of experimental flight test experience, excellent