Sr. System Test Project Engineer

Joby OverviewLocated in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.Overview

For this role you will be joining the Systems Test team at Joby, to focus on Integrated Systems Testing in the Integrated Test Lab (ITL).  The ITL is Joby's most complex System Test asset.  Its primary purpose is to ensure aircraft safety by evaluating systems behavior in realistic simulated flight conditions.  You will be leading the testing of Joby's aircraft systems on the ground in a purpose-built lab.  All of Joby's custom-built flight-worthy hardware and software for its revolutionary fully electric aircraft is put through the gauntlet of tests that include flight mission profiles of normal and abnormal operations.  Certification is the final goal.  

 

You will be working with a highly-skilled, experienced, knowledgeable team of go-getters including hardware engineers, software engineers, technicians, flight test engineers, pilots, and subject matter experts across the company.  Systems tests at the ITL that you will be responsible for include:  Flight inceptors, Flight Deck, environmental controls, flight electronics, flight control actuators, propulsion systems, battery systems, flight standard electric harnesses, special test harnesses, and the software (integrated vehicle simulator and special test software). 

Responsibilities

• Project Engineering: ensure ITL project is in alignment with company goals (scope, team, duration, budget) - daily basis to de-risking, triaging priorities and executing tasks with the team and with the program office. 
• System Test: execute tests with the team for integration of software, hardware and specialized test equipment to test mission profiles, emergency situations and de-risking tests to ensure product safety and verification of system requirements.
• Integrated Test Lab continued integration: work with the System Test team, designers, EWIS to continue to develop additional features and special test equipment.
• Configuration Control/Documentation: responsible for hardware and software configuration control. Help to develop formal test procedures, instrumentation guidelines, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manage test campaigns.
• Certification: work closely with DERs, systems engineers, System Test engineers, flight test engineers and regulatory authorities to define and execute verification tests in compliance with certification requirements.
• Shift Operations and team coordination: manage two-shift operation, ensuring multifunctional team of test engineers, systems engineers, software engineers, technicians, flight test, design IPTs and Subject matter experts are aligned and executing test to meet company goals. 

Required

• 10+ years of work experience in relevant industry
• Airframe & Powerplant License
• Project Management Experience/certification 
• Experience developing Hardware In-The-Loop tests
• Experience developing Software In-The-Loop tests
• Experience with data acquisition techniques and LabVIEW
• Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation
• Experience with Electrical Wiring and Instrumentation harnesses
• Experience managing test campaigns and resources, with schedule and progress reporting.
• Strong analytical background and people leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience 

 

Desired

• Experience with high-voltage electronics, avionics, Test Lab hardware and software systems - National Instruments, VeriStand t and propulsion systems
• Experience with aircraft certification (ARP 4754, DO-178B and DO-178C), regulatory requirements, compliancetesting, aircraft software engineering processes, and test verification at an Iron Bird/Integrated Test Lab for aircraft
• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
• Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment
• Polarion requirements and test case documentation experienced a plus 

 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $133,500-$210,000 / year. 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. 

MinMaxEEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME