Joby Aviation
Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Lead
$171K–$234K
Marina, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- 10+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads the Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station teams, overseeing instrumentation systems for developmental and certification flight-test programs.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the engineering and technician teams; set priorities, workflows, and staffing plans.
- Own the design, integration, operation, calibration, and maintenance of flight-test instrumentation, telemetry, and ground systems.
- Coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources across test campaigns; ensure safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, data acquisition, or related domains.
- Experience leading and developing technical teams in a flight-test environment.
- Expertise in flight-test instrumentation systems, data-acquisition hardware, telemetry, sensor integration, or instrumentation installation, calibration, and maintenance.
Nice to have
- Experience with LabVIEW or similar DAQ/software tools; FAA Part 23/25/27/29 or EASA certification programs.
- Knowledge of air data systems and calibration; familiarity with aircraft wiring, avionics, structural instrumentation, Ground Control Stations, or telemetry infrastructure.
Pay
USD $171,200 - $234,300/yr base pay
Tools
LabVIEW, DAQ, FAA, EASA
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