Joby Aviation
Flight Test Engineer
$92K–$174K
Marina, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Location
- Marina, CA
Hollister, CA - Experience
- Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer; no number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
About the job
Plans, executes, and analyzes development and certification flight tests for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, supporting safe operation and aircraft certification.
What you'll do
- Develop flight test programs, plans, procedures, and documentation from experimental development through certification.
- Serve as a flight-test crewmember, monitor real-time data, and conduct flight readiness reviews, briefs, debriefs, and post-flight analysis.
- Analyze test data, report findings and deficiencies, and coordinate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and support certification.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or another technical field, or equivalent experience and training.
- Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, and effective communication across technical disciplines.
- Able to work independently and on a team, work extended hours and travel as required; proficient in spoken and written English.
Nice to have
- FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on-the-job experience.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, civil aircraft certification, ARP 4754, FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B, VTOL/STOVL and fly-by-wire, or FAA Order 4040.26C.
Pay
$92,000 - $174,000/yr (USD; base pay)
Tools
Matlab, Python, ARP 4754, FAA AC 23-8C, AC 27-1B, FAA Order 4040.26C
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