Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented State and Local Government Affairs Manager to support our efforts to engage stakeholders in key markets across the United States. In this role, you will help implement government affairs strategies that support Joby’s electric air taxi operations and infrastructure planning in both established and emerging markets.

This position reports to the Strategic Policy Lead and plays a key role in creating and executing a national, state, and local policy framework, monitoring policy developments, coordinating outreach, and supporting strategic initiatives to advance the adoption of Joby’s air taxi service.

• Develop and execution of state and local government engagement strategies across priority regions.
  
  
• Monitor legislation, regulatory activity, and policy trends relevant to Joby’s business interests in target markets.
  
  
• Assist in coordinating meetings, briefings, and site visits with elected officials, local agencies, and other public stakeholders.
  
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key local and state-level government partners, community leaders, and transportation officials.
  
  
• Contribute to policy analysis, briefing materials, and presentations for internal and external use.
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Communications, and Legal, to align priorities.
  
  
• Represent Joby at select events, association meetings, conferences, and public forums.
  
  

• At least 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
  
  
• B.S. in relevant field.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact professionally with public officials and stakeholders.
  
  
• Experience working in or with state or local government bodies, transportation policy, or public infrastructure is a plus.
  
  
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  
  
• A collaborative team player who is detail-oriented and proactive.
  
  
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

• You’re enthusiastic about transformative transportation technologies and eager to support the growth of a new industry.
  
  
• You’re a clear communicator who enjoys building relationships and solving problems.
  
  
• You thrive in fast-moving, team-oriented environments where no two days are the same.
  
  
• You’re curious, adaptable, and committed to working with integrity and professionalism.

 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $92,900 - $130,100/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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.