Joby Aviation · 4 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Propulsion
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$111K/yr - $187K/yr
3+ years expJoby Aviation is a company focused on creating a network of electric air taxis. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to work closely with cross-functional teams on hardware project timelines and support manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Work closely with the propeller and blade design teams to develop and maintain hardware project timelines, from prototype design through manufacturing introduction and aircraft type certification
Plan and prioritize builds from prototype, through validation, and into production
Support bring up of manufacturing lines, including equipment, workcenters, fixtures, and process qualification
Find creative solutions to remove blockers and drive progress through design, build, and test phase
Analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effect of changes to schedule and recommend alternate courses of action or means of recovery on slipped schedules
Develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress, risks, and mitigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering or relevant fields
3+ years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing or managing change
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated experience in the simultaneous management of multiple high-paced engineering projects
Demonstrated understanding of the product development cycle for hardware-centric projects from early design through to completion and launch
Experience in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, and JIRA
Proficient in common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with aerospace projects and FAA certification process is desired, but not required
Experience working with propeller assemblies
Benefits
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.
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.02BKey Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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