Joby Aviation

Flight Controls Engineer

Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz
ID
2025-4195
Category
Flight Physics
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing control laws related to flight, focusing on achieving desirable handling qualities, disturbance rejection, aerodynamic performance, and alleviating vibration and structural load considerations. You will gain a thorough understanding of the software and control architecture, and improve on effector allocation and failure handling capabilities. You will also be tasked with building mathematical models and analysis tools to quantify and ensure sufficient stability margins and robustness for the safety of flight. You will be working closely with the flight test team, involved in the mission planning, scenario simulation, and data review of the test program.

Required

  • B.S. + 3 years of experience, or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • Knowledge of aircraft flying qualities, flight dynamics, piloting control strategies, and flight control systems
  • Proficiency in C/C++ desired
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink desired
  • Digital signal processing and controls education and/or experience desired

 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $187,400/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 Aviation is an equal oppurtunity employer. 

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