Software Integration Engineer

Hardware FYI; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Flight Research in California is seeking a software integration engineer to own bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft. You will develop flight test cards, triage squawks, and support readiness reviews while contributing to embedded software across hardware boundaries.

The role emphasizes real-time, safety-critical software systems, close collaboration with hardware teams, and scripting for analysis and validation using Python.

Responsibilities

• Own the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft
• Develop, review, and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance characterization, stability margins, guidance accuracy, and autonomy feature validation
• Triage flight test squawks related to GNC and flight software; drive root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers
• Support flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration management processes
• Develop and maintain test frameworks and processes for software and systems
• Develop automated testing frameworks and simulation tools to validate flight automation behaviors
• Contribute to flight controls and mission management software development (C++) as needed to support the test campaign
• Develop and maintain analysis tools and scripts (Python) for pre-flight prediction, real-time monitoring, and post-flight evaluation
• Contribute to simulation validation by correlating sim predictions with flight data and identifying model improvements
• Develop, debug, integrate, and optimize embedded software across hardware and software boundaries

Job description

Company Overview

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled software integration engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and testing of cutting-edge flight automation systems. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results.

Responsibilities

• Own the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft
• Develop, review, and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance characterization, stability margins, guidance accuracy, and autonomy feature validation
• Triage flight test squawks related to GNC and flight software; drive root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers
• Support flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration management processes
• Develop and maintain test frameworks and processes for software and systems
• Develop automated testing frameworks and simulation tools to validate flight automation behaviors
• Contribute to flight controls and mission management software development (C++) as needed to support the test campaign
• Develop and maintain analysis tools and scripts (Python) for pre-flight prediction, real-time monitoring, and post-flight evaluation
• Contribute to simulation validation by correlating sim predictions with flight data and identifying model improvements
• Develop, debug, integrate, and optimize embedded software across hardware and software boundaries

Required

• 2+ years work experience and a bachelor's degree
• Experience working close to hardware and debugging in integrated environments
• Experience working with real-time or safety-critical software systemsSolid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including networking, fault tolerance, and system design
• Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies across different problem domains
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. US Person includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• Aerospace related work experience.
• Experience in a flight test program
• Experience with mission management, robotics, or autonomous systems (path planning, contingency management, decision-making).
• Familiarity with the Bazel build system.
• Experience with messaging frameworks for distributed systems.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $95,700 - $150,000/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

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.