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Joby Aviation · 13 hours ago

Flight Research Embedded Systems Lead

Santa Cruz, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $229K/yr

Joby Aviation is pioneering the development of electric air taxis and is seeking a Flight Research Embedded Systems Lead to drive embedded software and avionics development. This role involves technical leadership, collaboration across teams, and hands-on contributions to the design and execution of embedded flight software for innovative aircraft configurations.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and execution of embedded flight software and compute solutions for new aircraft and autonomy applications

Provide technical leadership and mentorship for a small, multi-disciplinary team (embedded, electrical, avionics)

Drive critical software trade studies, architecture choices, and tool decisions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (GNC, Flight Test, Aero, Hardware, Program, etc.) on milestone execution, vehicle bring-up, and integration

Contribute directly to the software architecture and codebase while supporting the team in delivering robust, reliable solutions

Design and drive development of embedded systems test frameworks including automated testing, hardware in the loop testing, and software in the loop testing

Qualification

Embedded software developmentReal-time systemsC++PythonGitHardened LinuxCI/CD pipelinesAgile methodologiesLeadershipCollaborationMentorshipAdaptability

Required

Proven ability to balance leadership, management, and direct technical contribution in a fast-paced environment

Strong background in real-time, safety-critical embedded software development

Experience developing and integrating fit-to-purpose compute solutions

Experience with hardened/real time linux platforms

Expert-level in C++, Python, and Git

Track record of bringing complex products to market

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

Preferred

Experience contributing to developer experience (DevX) workstreams, including CI/CD pipelines, and associated tooling to support a high-performing software team

Proven track record of leading agile software teams in robotics, ground vehicles, or aerospace applications in a fast-paced environment

Experience with the Bazel build system

Experience with Rust