Jobs at Joby Aviation

Supports advanced aircraft flight-test programs, primarily for autonomy systems and the Cessna Caravan platform. Plans and executes tests, participates as a flight crew member, monitors real-time data, conducts post-flight analysis, reports findings, manages test configurations and limitations, troubleshoots issues, and develops flight manuals. The role requires collaboration with engineers, pilots, maintenance, and leadership, plus at least 10% travel for military exercises and remote test campaigns.

Own and improve financial systems, forecasting models, profitability tools, reporting, dashboards, and data integrations supporting Go To Market and Operations. Analyze costs, cash flow, performance trends, headcount, and variances while supporting close processes, SOX compliance, audit readiness, and process automation. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and leadership to deliver actionable financial insights and scalable systems.

Designs digital and mixed-signal electrical subsystems and PCBs for all-electric aircraft, covering schematics, component selection, PCB layout, requirements, DFMEAs, prototyping, debugging, testing, and validation. The role emphasizes lightweight, reliable, efficient designs and collaboration with mechanical, software, and cross-functional teams throughout development.

Develop and validate battery cell, module, and pack safety models covering electrochemical, thermal, gas-generation, electrical, and mechanical abuse. Plan and execute high-voltage and thermal tests, design test equipment, correlate simulations with experimental data, and deliver data-driven recommendations. Support battery and vehicle design optimization, cross-functional engineering decisions, FAA certification activities, and thorough test documentation.

Develops and validates safety-critical motor control systems for electric, fly-by-wire aircraft. Responsibilities include PMSM control, inverter PWM, position and velocity estimation, fault management, servo actuation, Simulink modeling, C/C++ implementation, dynamometer and aircraft testing, system tuning, requirements decomposition, and PIL/HIL verification.

Develops and validates motor control systems for electric, fly-by-wire aircraft. Responsibilities include PMSM control, inverter PWM, position and velocity estimation, fault handling, servo control, Simulink modeling, C/C++ implementation, dynamometer and aircraft testing, requirements decomposition, system modeling, and processor or hardware-in-the-loop verification.

Own end-to-end process intelligence use cases for manufacturing, from stakeholder requirements and data exploration through ETL development, data modeling, quality resolution, and deployed dashboards. Collaborate with manufacturing leads and factory systems engineers, document modeling decisions, communicate findings, and support production-scale analytics using process mining and data engineering technologies.

Develop and test safety-critical embedded software for novel aircraft and flight automation systems. Responsibilities include defining triplex compute platform architecture, integrating peripheral devices, hardening real-time Linux systems, implementing communication protocols, and building hardware- and software-in-the-loop simulation, testing, and automation infrastructure.

Lead product design for air taxi operational software, including flight scheduling, pilot electronic flight bags, terminal logistics, and ramp operations. Collaborate with product, engineering, and flight operations teams to optimize aviation workflows. Build and govern a scalable design system across Web, iOS, and Android, including components, tokens, patterns, documentation, accessibility standards, and AI-enabled design workflows.

Oversee quality engineering for flight and propulsion control systems on VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include APQP, SPC, design reviews, quality metrics, product and process failure analysis, corrective actions, risk management, MRB participation, ISO9001/AS9100 compliance, continuous improvement, mistake-proofing, and production transfer. The role interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Leads planning, execution, and analysis of advanced flight tests for autonomous aircraft systems. Directs cross-functional engineers and pilots, develops flight-test policies and tools, supports civil and military airworthiness activities, investigates unusual aircraft behavior, and advises leadership on test strategy and autonomous software integration. Requires extensive flight-test experience, pilot certification, aerospace expertise, and experience with fly-by-wire aircraft, avionics, or automation.

Designs, integrates, and deploys electromechanical battery test equipment connected to high-voltage batteries and data acquisition hardware. Develops battery safety lab expansion plans, executes cell and battery testing, builds data pipelines and dashboards, and maintains equipment documentation and compliance for certification. Requires hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering, battery safety, sensing, data processing, CAD, and test equipment experience.

Develop and commission custom electromechanical manufacturing equipment for aircraft assembly and testing. Design scalable PLC software in Structured Text, build HMIs, create electrical schematics and panel layouts, select controls components and sensors, and support wiring, validation, and production deployment. Collaborate with manufacturing and test engineers to deliver reliable automation systems.

Owns manufacturing and assembly processes for autonomous aircraft installations, including build planning, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, technician support, design for manufacturability, nonconformance resolution, supplier qualification, and quality improvements. The role requires hands-on experience with aerospace structures, metallic and composite fabrication, GD&T, CAD-based tooling design, FAA requirements, and transitioning prototype builds to rate production.

Develops, implements, and validates metrology inspection systems, processes, fixtures, and measurement methods. Analyzes inspection data, conducts capability and measurement system studies, supports dimensional variation investigations, and collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role requires expertise in metrology, inspection systems, GD&T, CAD, CMMs, laser trackers, and manufacturing practices.

Leads shop-floor Quality Control and Inspection teams across aerospace manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include managing inspectors, scheduling shifts, overseeing receiving, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring compliance with drawings and FAA standards, managing MRB and nonconforming materials, monitoring quality metrics, reducing defects, and supporting investigations, corrective actions, and audits.

Conducts experimental flight testing for advanced conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft, with emphasis on autonomy systems. Responsibilities include test planning, flight readiness reviews, crew participation, real-time data monitoring, post-flight analysis, reporting, configuration management, troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and flight manual development. The role requires collaboration with engineers, pilots, maintenance, and leadership, plus at least 10% travel for military exercises or remote test campaigns.

Analyze supplier, procurement, inventory, demand planning, and capacity data to identify efficiency opportunities and support supply chain decisions. Build KPI dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools. Lead cross-functional initiatives including supplier transitions, cost reduction programs, and system implementations. Manage timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables while coordinating with procurement, planning, logistics, engineering, operations, and finance teams.

Designs and develops high-power DC/DC converters for electric aircraft, from analytical modeling and topology trade studies through hardware bring-up, validation, manufacturing support, and delivery. Responsibilities include magnetics and PCB design, high-voltage hardware debugging, thermal and efficiency optimization, system-level powertrain analysis, requirements development, and test planning. The role collaborates across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams and requires regular onsite work in San Carlos, California.

Leads Joby’s global talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, recruiting operations, employer brand, and candidate experience. Advises executives on hiring and organizational scaling, builds a high-performing recruiting organization, and oversees systems, analytics, compliance, agency and university partnerships. The role drives hiring across technical, manufacturing, operational, software, and corporate functions while improving recruiting effectiveness and supporting global growth.