Staff Flight Test Engineer

Joby Aviation; California (MO); On-site; USD 173,700 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading aviation technology firm in California is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to oversee the flight test program. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in experimental flight testing and possess a strong analytical background. Responsibilities include managing flight tests, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The compensation is competitive, with a base pay range of $173,700 to $219,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Proficient in reading and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flight test program in assigned technical areas.
• Mentor junior flight test engineers.
• Develop test programs for experimental development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• As a technical leader, manage the flight test program in the assigned technical/operational areas.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior flight test engineers in the assigned technical area.
• Collaborate with leads in the Flight Test team to implement/improve flight test processes.
• Develop test programs to strategically expand the envelope and capabilities of our vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test.
• Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.
• Conduct engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution.
• Work as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
• Report on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
• Advise the flight test pilot of the nature of the data to inform real time decisions affecting safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop expert level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
• Complete administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
• Develop flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required

• Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 10 years of experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• At least 30% travel required.

Desired

• Experience in managing a technical team.
• Graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent, or on-the-job experience.
• Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
• Civil aircraft certification experience including use of ARP 4754 processes for requirements and FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B for flight test.
• Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
• Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member.
• Familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26C.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $173,700 - $219,000/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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.