Jobs at Joby Aviation

Leads the Battery System software program for embedded C++ BMS and Ground Charging software, model-based controls, Scrum execution, DO-178C certification, HIL verification, release activities, and integrated technical roadmaps. Coordinates cross-functional hardware, electrical, software, test, certification, and FAA stakeholders while managing schedules, dependencies, risks, metrics, and safe-for-flight delivery.

Design, analyze, prototype, build, and test electric powertrain components, assemblies, and test equipment. The intern will use CAD and simulation to guide design decisions, plan and execute tests, communicate technical concepts, and collaborate with vendors and manufacturing teams to produce hardware. Hands-on engineering, rapid design communication, and support for battery and electric powertrain development are central to the role.

Own and expand hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and aircraft-in-the-loop testing for flight automation systems. Develop simulation infrastructure, fault-injection frameworks, CI pipelines, and C++/Python tests. Integrate sensors and actuators over embedded buses, maintain physical test rigs, debug failures, and convert flight behavior into repeatable validation scenarios. The role requires strong embedded software, real-time and safety-critical systems knowledge, Linux debugging, CI, and automated test infrastructure experience.

Designs and develops electrical subsystems and mixed-signal PCBs for aircraft ground-charging systems. Responsibilities include schematic creation, component selection, PCB layout collaboration, hardware debugging, high-voltage system commissioning, requirements development, DFMEA participation, and test validation. The engineer collaborates across firmware, mechanical, software, and supply-chain teams while optimizing designs for reliability, efficiency, EMI performance, and regulatory certification.

Own the strategic vision, roadmap, and end-to-end delivery of factory systems supporting aerospace manufacturing and certification. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, coordinate engineering and cross-functional stakeholders, analyze systemic issues, improve execution velocity, and track performance metrics. The role manages complex integrations across manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT, supply chain, and external partners in a regulated, high-ambiguity environment.

Lead end-to-end product design for internal factory systems supporting aircraft manufacturing, inspection, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and certification workflows. Conduct discovery, research, workflow mapping, prototyping, usability testing, visual design, and implementation support. Collaborate with product, engineering, data, and operations teams to define requirements, prioritize scope, document decisions, and deliver intuitive, scalable enterprise software.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting autonomy and system electronics mechanical design for electric air taxis. Responsibilities include CAD design, rapid prototyping, development testing, mass optimization, stress and thermal analysis, troubleshooting, system safety and reliability, requirements integration, and design for manufacturability. The intern will collaborate cross-functionally on electromechanical assemblies and perception systems. Candidates must pursue a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree, have CAD proficiency, and understand statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting electric air taxi development through board design, system integration, validation testing, functional testing, test setup creation, soldering, and board-level rework. The intern will work with a small engineering team and gain hands-on experience designing, testing, and integrating aircraft electronics. Candidates must be pursuing an engineering or computer science degree and demonstrate problem-solving, communication, and a willingness to learn.

Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers designing propulsion and actuator power electronics. Own mechanical design across thermal management, structural and vibration performance, high-voltage packaging, sealing, and EMI. Guide products from architecture through certification and production while partnering with electrical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and systems teams. Remain hands-on with design reviews, analysis, prototyping, testing, and technical problem-solving.

Leads the architecture, development, integration, optimization, and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations across Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Develops X++ and C# customizations, manages integrations and data pipelines, supports core ERP modules, oversees upgrades and migrations, and advises business and technical teams. The role also leads ERP development and operations team-building and delivers end-to-end solutions from design through post-go-live support.

Build AI data and evaluation platforms for autonomous aircraft, transforming flight telemetry, sensor, imagery, and simulation data into curated datasets, metrics, and workflows. Develop scalable annotation, data quality, evaluation, visualization, and machine learning solutions for perception and decision-making. Collaborate with autonomy, controls, and flight software teams while supporting system reliability, anomaly investigation, safety validation, and production ML deployment.

Design, train, and deploy machine learning models and perception software for autonomous aircraft. Develop real-time AI algorithms using deep learning, 3D computer vision, and sensor fusion for navigation and detect-and-avoid systems. Build model training, evaluation, data management, simulation, and analysis tooling while collaborating with software, controls, sensing, and flight engineering teams. Optimize production autonomy systems and mentor engineers through strong software practices.

Supports the J208 Program Lead by managing schedules, budgets, forecasts, dependencies, critical paths, risks, and resource constraints across multidisciplinary aerospace engineering teams. Coordinates hardware, software, test, and finance stakeholders; resolves bottlenecks; maintains integrated master schedules; and provides recommendations and program management best practices to guide execution.

Leads execution of the J208 advanced aircraft development program across engineering, flight test, hardware, software, and business teams. Owns integrated master schedules, budgets, forecasting, risk mitigation, critical-path resolution, and cross-functional alignment. Develops program management standards and reporting frameworks, resolves complex technical and resource constraints, mentors team members, and advises senior leadership on strategic program decisions.

Designs and owns digital and mixed-signal electrical subsystems and PCBs for electric aircraft, from schematics and component selection through prototyping, testing, verification, and product support. Responsibilities include PCB layout collaboration, requirements development, DFMEAs, hardware debugging, verification testing, process improvement, and reliability, weight, and efficiency optimization.

Own mechanical designs for aircraft electromechanical assemblies from concept through certification. Responsibilities include prototyping, development testing, mass optimization, stress and thermal analysis, manufacturing and field troubleshooting, system safety and reliability, requirements integration, and design for manufacturability and cost. The role collaborates cross-functionally to deliver safe, lightweight, reliable components supporting aircraft autonomy and perception systems.

Design and develop autonomy software for autonomous aircraft, including perception, navigation, sensor fusion, state estimation, calibration, simulation, mapping, and advanced sensing. Optimize real-time AI algorithms, integrate autonomy systems, monitor performance, and collaborate with sensing, controls, and flight software teams. The role also involves technical architecture, documentation, code reviews, mentorship, and development of safe, scalable robotics software.

Build and operate the engineering platform supporting aircraft manufacturing software. Responsibilities include developing CI/CD pipelines, internal developer tools, automated testing infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms across cloud and on-premises environments, infrastructure as code, observability, incident response, security controls, and AI-enabled development workflows. The role partners with engineering, QA, and IT to improve software delivery reliability, speed, and compliance.

Design, build, and operate scalable Python backend services, APIs, event-driven systems, integrations, and data pipelines supporting manufacturing and operations. Partner with hardware, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to deliver reliable production systems. Lead technical design, mentor engineers, establish engineering patterns, and contribute to deployment, monitoring, observability, and continuous improvement across globally distributed teams.

Build and deploy production AI, machine learning, and computer vision systems for aircraft manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing AI-enabled services, APIs, data pipelines, visual inspection and anomaly detection solutions, model safeguards, monitoring, and integrations with factory systems and equipment. The role owns end-to-end delivery, leads technical design, mentors engineers, and establishes scalable practices for reliable AI deployment.