Joby Aviation
Flight Test Lead (Advanced Development)
$213K–$245K
Concord, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- Minimum 7+ years as a Flight Test Engineer (Test Conductor/Test Director) or Test Pilot.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15: US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
About the job
Leads planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests for autonomous aircraft programs, coordinating teams and supporting safety, verification, and airworthiness activities.
What you'll do
- Develop flight test plans and objectives and ensure tests prioritize safety and data integrity.
- Direct and mentor cross-functional engineers and pilots; develop procedures and tools for flight test activities.
- Address unusual aircraft behavior and advise leadership on flight test strategy and autonomous software integration.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer (Test Conductor/Test Director) or Test Pilot, with success in developmental or certification environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of flight test principles and proven leadership experience directing interdisciplinary work.
- Private Pilot Certificate; Bachelor’s or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
- Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 to meet US export control compliance requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience with large (Group III+) aircraft, commercial pilot certificate, autonomous piloting software testing and validation, or eligibility for DoD security clearance.
- Previous experience with fly-by-wire aircraft, avionics integration, and/or automation.
Pay
USD 213,100 - USD 245,000/yr base pay
Tools
fly-by-wire aircraft, avionics, autonomous piloting software
AI focus
Flight testing and validation of autonomous aircraft systems and integration of autonomous flight software.
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