Joby Aviation · 18 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Airframe
US-CA-Santa Cruz
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expJoby Aviation is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team in Santa Cruz. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to manage hardware project timelines and resolve build issues, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Work closely with the airframe and interiors teams to develop and maintain hardware project timelines, from design through manufacturing introduction and aircraft type certification
Provide line-side program support, coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution of build issues
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
Coordinate cost, schedule and technical issue and risk resolution
Coordinate with suppliers and as needed, interfacing with legal, shipping, quality, and other Joby support organizations
Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
Maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures
Facilitate implementation of new processes and improvements
Facilitate communication, discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering or relevant field
5+ years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing or managing change
Demonstrated experience in High-Integrity Product Development, with a focus on 'Safety of Flight' (or equivalent) mindsets and documented evidence of compliance
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 in the design and certification of composite airframe structures
Experience working with AC interiors
Knowledge of FAA regulations Part 23, Part 25 or Part 27, guidance material and industry standards
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$3.02BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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