Software Integration Engineer

XWING; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 95,700 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Short/long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Flight Research in Santa Cruz/Concord, CA, is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to own the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft.

You will develop flight test cards to characterize performance, triage squawks, and support readiness reviews. Strong C++ and Python skills, plus real-time systems experience, are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree.
• Experience near hardware and debugging in integrated environments.
• Experience with real-time or safety-critical software systems.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including networking, fault tolerance, and system design.
• Proven ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. export control compliance requires US Person status.

Responsibilities

• Own bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft.
• Develop and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance, stability margins, and autonomy validation.
• Triage flight test squawks and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers.
• Support flight readiness and test readiness reviews and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks and automated testing tools for software/systems.
• Contribute to flight controls and mission management software (C++) as needed for tests.
• Develop Python analysis tools for pre-flight prediction and post-flight evaluation.
• Correlate simulation predictions with flight data to improve models.
• Develop and optimize embedded software across hardware-software boundaries.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bazel

Networking

Job description

Software Integration Engineer

Job Locations: US-CA-Santa Cruz | US-CA-Concord

Job ID: 2026-5189

Category: Flight Research

Type: Regular Full-Time

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 systems
• Solid 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.