Joby Aviation
Technical Program Manager, Special Projects
$127K–$219K
Santa Cruz, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- 4+ years of technical program management and 3+ years of engineering experience; advanced technology development program management experience required.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15: US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
About the job
Owns the end-to-end integrated development program for a confidential new business, from aircraft systems and software development through testing and readiness for operational service.
What you'll do
- Drive integrated schedules, requirements, validation plans, and service introduction planning across hardware, software, and systems integration.
- Coordinate engineering, flight test, business teams, customers, and external partners; track commitments and align decisions.
- Manage program risks, trade-offs, processes, and roadmaps from inception through testing and field introduction.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of technical program management experience.
- 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in an aerospace & defense program.
- Advanced technology development program management experience; solid technical literacy in at least one listed technical area.
- Experience with vertical integration, supply chain, and manufacturing management; bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
Nice to have
- Experience bringing complex hardware/software products through development, integration, and external partnerships.
- Advanced degree.
Pay
$126,600 - $219,300/yr (base salary)
Tools
embedded systems, autonomy/AI, controls, sensing technologies, aerospace systems, wireless communications / RF systems
AI focus
The program may involve autonomy/AI technical development; the posting does not specify particular AI work.
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