Joby Aviation is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to join our Joby Aviation Academy team for a benefit-eligible role, based in Watsonville, CA. Start date asap based on availability.

The Flight Research group at Joby works on advanced research projects: designing, building, and flying entirely new aircraft with novel airframe configurations, propulsion systems, and missions. To further enhance our capabilities, we require a versatile individual who can contribute in multiple areas. As a small, agile, and cohesive team, we value candidates who exhibit initiative, adaptability, and the capacity to handle a broad range of tasks to sustain the program's momentum.

Joby is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer who will own the design and construction of electrical and avionic systems to be installed in our aircraft and labs. They will coordinate between the various departments - Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Flight Test, Manufacturing, Operations - as necessary to ensure the technical success of their designs. This role will serve as a primary point of contact for electrical wire harness development and installation, installation of avionics equipment and a flight test support crew.

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for an experienced and driven Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer to contribute to the research and development of new aircraft configurations. We are a small, close-knit and agile team; the engineer will work closely with other software/controls engineers to develop simulation capabilities, control algorithms ranging from stabilization to basic autonomy, and analyses/tests to leverage simulation software for aircraft design and rapid iteration. The engineer will be expected to deliver high quality flight controls software, act with agency, and be capable of picking up a wide variety of tasks.

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research and development UAS platforms. Drawing on past experience operating medium to large UAS, the role will fulfill pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support additional responsibilities and tasks such as hands on work with the aircraft and ground support equipment, upholding standard operating procedures, and support pre and post test activities with engineers.

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer to lead projects from a blank slate through flight tests in an iterative rapid prototyping environment. As a team member, you will leverage your deep understanding of fundamentals and demonstrated skillset to lead design efforts of a wide variety of mechanisms and components in support of aircraft research and development efforts. Your experience and passion should drive you to tackle issues and take on responsibilities beyond a single track mechanical engineer.

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research and development UAS platforms and lead the daily flight operation onsite. Drawing on past experience operating medium to large UAS, the role will fulfill pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System. Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support the evolving project. Joining a small, fast-moving team, this position will support additional responsibilities and tasks such as hands-on work with the aircraft and ground support...

Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled senior software engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge flight automation systems and novel aircraft configurations. The engineer will lead development of the software responsible for sending telemetry data across redundant datalinks to a fault-tolerant ground control station data backend. The individual will contribute heavily to the implementation of routing procedures, serialization protocols, encryption algorithms, reliable messaging protocols, and distributed backend systems. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full...

The Flight Technology and Operations Lead (FTOL) – Advanced Program(s) will be responsible for leading the path to successful commercial flight operations for a new product line, from early test operations through charting the regulatory path for airspace integration. The FTOL must have substantial breadth and depth of experience and knowledge in UAS configurations and operations. Building on this foundation, they will work closely with Business Development, program, and department...

Joby Aviation is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our flight maintenance team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills that include the basics of airframe and powerplant maintenance on our company Cessna 208B Caravan, our composite airframes, as well as advanced electro-mechanical devices and high voltage electrical systems. Integrity, the desire to learn, and a can-do attitude are a must for this fast-paced environment. The location of this role is in Concord, CA.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. The role involves planning and execution of both development and certification flight testing. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with system designers to develop test procedures, deal with frequently changing test scenarios, and lead/follow effectively. Previous experience and/or training as a...

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Engineer Lead to join our flight test team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a highly talented team of flight test engineers while utilizing a wide range of knowledge and skill, including developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing test data. The role involves developing flight test program strategies as well as execution of both development and certification flight testing. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with system designers to...

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Instrumentation & Software Tools Lead to join our flight test team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a highly talented technical team while technically engaging in a wide range of hands-on work on instrumentation and software tools to support development and certification flight test programs of new and novel eVTOL aircraft. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with various stakeholders across the company, deal with frequently changing test scenarios, and lead/follow effectively.

Joby is seeking an experienced engineer to help develop, improve, and maintain

Joby is seeking an instrumentation technician to help develop, improve, and maintain data acquisition hardware and processes for the installation of flight test instrumentation for Joby’s VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Joby Aviation is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our flight maintenance team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills that include the basics of airframe and powerplant maintenance on composite airframes to advanced electro-mechanical devices and high voltage electrical systems. Integrity, the desire to learn, and a can-do attitude are a must for this fast-paced environment. The location of this role is in Marina, CA.

Joby Aviation is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our flight maintenance team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills that include the basics of airframe and powerplant maintenance on composite airframes to advanced electro-mechanical devices and high voltage electrical systems. Integrity, the desire to learn, and a can-do attitude are a must for this fast-paced environment. This position will support both local and international projects, including flight demonstrations. Onboarding includes 3+ weeks with the Flight Test Mechanic team in Marina, CA for an aircraft type specific training on the Joby S4 aircraft.

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Safety Program Manager to join the Safety Team to ensure the safe conduct of flight tests. This individual will possess a strong understanding of flight test, aircraft operations, and Safety Management System. They will work with the Flight Test Team on a daily basis to provide input to and oversight of safety processes and decisions. They must be able to investigate incidents, determine if corrective actions are required, and ensure accountability for those actions. The position is located in Marina, California in the Monterey/Santa Cruz region and requires regular travel to offsite test locations.

This engineer will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and participate in architecture, design, and implementation of next generation hybrid fuel cell systems to power the future of distributed electric propulsion fly-by-wire aircraft. This engineer will work closely with the hardware, mechanical, integration, and flight-testing teams to design, develop, test and improve system-level behaviors. Primary work location can be Santa Cruz, CA or San Carlos, CA. Please see below for local travel requirements. 

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced leader and self-starter to join as the founding General Manager (GM) for the United Kingdom. As General Manager for the UK, you will report to the US-based President of Operations and have the unique opportunity to launch, develop, and own the P&L for one of the first air taxi services in the world. This full-time role is located in London, UK. 30% travel is expected.