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Salary: USD 79,300 - 141,500 / annual
Joby Aviation is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company is in final stages of FAA certification and preparing for commercial launch in the US and Dubai.
This role supports the technical operations of Joby's simulator labs, with primary focus on the Vehicle Software Integration Lab (VSIL) in Marina and the Development Simulator (DevSIL) in Santa Cruz. The simulator labs serve multiple teams including flight test, flight training, human factors, and corporate demonstrations. You will coordinate lab administration, manage technical operations, maintain documentation, and work with internal customer teams to optimize simulator functionality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing all administration functions for the Test, Development, and System Simulator Labs
- Assisting in technical operations across multiple simulators in the VSIL environment
- Maintaining comprehensive documentation and coordinating with internal teams
- Facilitating video recording of simulator sessions
- Modifying flight parameters for various tests
- Creating and maintaining flight scenery in the simulator environment
- Supporting the transition from prototype to fully integrated aircraft testing
The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will work on-site in Marina with periodic travel to Santa Cruz. The position demands flexibility and the ability to prioritize tasks based on stakeholder requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Basic Linux system administration and simple scripting experience
- Understanding of Linux-based device behavior
- Basic knowledge of embedded systems, hardware emulation, and simulators
- Hands-on interaction with multiple software and hardware platforms
- Effective verbal communication and written documentation skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple high-paced, high-pressure projects simultaneously
- Willingness to travel between Joby sites and flexible work schedule
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and climb stairs
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior software/hardware integration experience
- Industry experience in lab build-out and maintenance for Quality Assurance, Software Verification, or Test Engineering
- Knowledge of Python, Ansible scripting, and bash scripting
- Familiarity with project management and bug tracking tools (JIRA, Jenkins, TeamCity)
- Configuration management systems experience
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART)
- Experience developing, executing, and reporting test cases
- Familiarity with Agile software development, Unit Testing, and Test-Driven Development
- Aviation or regulatory environment experience
