VTOL Flight Test Engineer | Certification & Data Analysis

Joby Aviation Inc; California; On-site; USD 92,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. You will develop detailed flight test plans for CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, execute testing as a crewmember, and analyze test data.

The role supports development and certification testing at our Marina, CA or Hollister, CA facilities. The position requires a BS in a technical field and prior experimental flight test experience, with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Flight Test Engineer in experimental flight testing.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop test programs to expand envelope and capabilities from development through certification flight test.
• Perform flight test planning, readiness reviews, briefs/debriefs, crewmember during tests, and post-flight data analysis.
• Conduct engineering analysis of flight test data to support design and certification.
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to inform test planning and execution.
• Monitor data in real time to ensure safety and proper conduct of tests.
• Communicate findings and compliance with requirements or regulations.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Independent & team work

Willing to travel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. You will develop detailed flight test plans for CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, execute testing as a crewmember, and analyze test data.

The role supports development and certification testing at our Marina, CA or Hollister, CA facilities. The position requires a BS in a technical field and prior experimental flight test experience, with travel up to 30%.