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Joby Aviation · 2 days ago
Flight Test Engineer
Marina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $152K/yr
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Responsibilities
Develop test programs to strategically expand the envelope and capabilities of vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test.
Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.
Conduct engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables.
Coordinate with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution.
Work as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
Report on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
Advise the flight test pilot of nature of the data to inform real time decisions affecting safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop expert level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
Complete administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation.
Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
Develop flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
Read and speak English proficiently.
At least 50% travel required
Preferred
FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
Civil aircraft certification experience including use of ARP 4754 processes for requirements and FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B for flight test.
Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member.
Familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26C.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
Founded in 2009
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Governor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentSK TelecomBaillie Gifford
2023-11-17Grant· $9.8M
2023-06-29Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2023-05-03Post Ipo Equity· $180M
Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Head of Product
Gregory Bowles
Head of Government Affairs
Recent News
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