Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.
Overview
Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled software integration engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and testing of cutting-edge flight automation systems. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results.
Responsibilities
- Own the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft
- Develop, review, and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance characterization, stability margins, guidance accuracy, and autonomy feature validation
- Triage flight test squawks related to GNC and flight software; drive root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers
- Support flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration management processes
- Develop and maintain test frameworks and processes for software and systems
- Develop automated testing frameworks and simulation tools to validate flight automation behaviors
- Contribute to flight controls and mission management software development (C++) as needed to support the test campaign
- Develop and maintain analysis tools and scripts (Python) for pre-flight prediction, real-time monitoring, and post-flight evaluation
- Contribute to simulation validation by correlating sim predictions with flight data and identifying model improvements
- Develop, debug, integrate, and optimize embedded software across hardware and software boundaries
Required
- 2+ years work experience and a bachelor's degree
- Experience working close to hardware and debugging in integrated environments
- Experience working with real-time or safety-critical software systems
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including networking, fault tolerance, and system design
- Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies across different problem domains
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
- 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Desired
- Aerospace related work experience.
- Experience in a flight test program
- Experience with mission management, robotics, or autonomous systems (path planning, contingency management, decision-making).
- Familiarity with the Bazel build system.
- Experience with messaging frameworks for distributed systems.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $95,700 - $150,000/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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
