Autonomous Aircraft Systems Engineering Manager

in alignment with stakeholder objectives, targeted decomposition of

in high risk areas, creating technology development roadmaps to increase TRL and reduce operational risk, defining key interfaces between systems, and generating V&V plans and test cases to verify

and validate the design.

The candidate is expected to take a leadership role in achieving supplemental type certifications (STCs) for electrical, mechanical, and software changes to our aircraft to enable them to fly autonomously in the national airspace. This will require a solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and industry specific standards and processes.

This position requires enough background knowledge and a willingness to learn to enable one to understand the complex trade-offs involved in the system design across the aircraft systems as a whole. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude towards the project, strong work ethic, and being able to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are a must.

Management: Derive, allocate, and track technical

from top-level mission goals down to individual subsystems. Develop interface control documents (ICDs).

• ✓System Architecture: Define and analyze the overall system layout, develop ConOps and evaluate their feasibility, and conduct trade studies to influence performance. Ensure all systems being developed are coordinated and balanced to function as a cohesive whole.
• ✓Verification & Validation (V&V): Execute the V&V strategy across all systems, define and execute test plans, identify specific test cases, and collect verification data to satisfy the requirements.
• ✓Risk Management: Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and execute plans to buy down target risks.
• ✓Technical Leadership: Lead technical trade studies and functional analyses, define milestone success criteria, and support technical design reviews.
• ✓SE Process: Develop and own the systems engineering process on flight programs
• ✓Personnel Management: Provide mentorship and technical direction to a team of systems engineers

• ✓BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• ✓10+ years of systems engineering experience developing safety-critical vehicles, preferably in aerospace and/or autonomy
• ✓Thorough understanding of systems engineering concepts and methods
• ✓Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines
• ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

management tools (e.g., Flow, Jama, Polarion, Cameo/MagicDraw)

• ✓Clean-sheet aerospace development

Additional Information

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.

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.