Staff Flight Test Engineer

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Staff Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role presents a unique opportunity to be a technical leader in a broad scope of the flight test program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables.
• Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution.
• Works as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
• Reports on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
• Advises 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.
• Completes administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation.
• Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
• Develops flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Required

• Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
• A 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.
• Ability 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

• In managing a technical team.
• FTE 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

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.