<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby’s Flight Research group is looking for a talented, driven individual to lead embedded software and avionics development for innovative aircraft configurations and automation solutions. This role combines hands-on technical contribution with some light management responsibilities to keep the team organized and productive. The lead will be a key stakeholder in defining integration paths and fostering collaboration across Flight Research and Joby. As an agile, and cohesive team, we value initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work across a broad range of disciplines to sustain program momentum.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Lead the design, development, and execution of embedded flight software and compute solutions for new aircraft and autonomy applications.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship for a small, multi-disciplinary team (embedded, electrical, avionics).</li> <li>Drive critical software trade studies, architecture choices, and tool decisions.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (GNC, Flight Test, Aero, Hardware, Program, etc.) on milestone execution, vehicle bring-up, and integration.</li> <li>Contribute directly to the software architecture and codebase while supporting the team in delivering robust, reliable solutions.</li> <li>Design and drive development of embedded systems test frameworks including automated testing, hardware in the loop testing, and software in the loop testing.</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Proven ability to balance leadership, management, and direct technical contribution in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Strong background in real-time, safety-critical embedded software development.</li> <li>Experience developing and integrating fit-to-purpose compute solutions.</li> <li>Experience with hardened/real time linux platforms.</li> <li>Expert-level in C++, Python, and Git.</li> <li>Track record of bringing complex products to market.</li></ul><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Experience contributing to developer experience (DevX) workstreams, including CI/CD pipelines, and associated tooling to support a high-performing software team.</li> <li>Proven track record of leading agile software teams in robotics, ground vehicles, or aerospace applications in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Experience with the Bazel build system.</li> <li>Experience with Rust</li></ul><p> </p><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $171,600 - $228,800/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

Joby Aviation develops a new generation of electric personal aircraft created to revolutionize personal mobility. Its strength is in composite airframe design and fabrication, aerodynamic analysis, high-performance electric motor development, and cutting-edge battery pack design, enabling clients to create a paradigm shift in transportation with safe, quiet, fast and affordable electric vertical takeoff.

Flight Research Embedded Systems Lead

<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby’s Flight Research group is looking for a talented, driven individual to lead embedded software and avionics development for innovative aircraft configurations and automation solutions. This role combines hands-on technical contribution with some light management responsibilities to keep the team organized and productive. The lead will be a key stakeholder in defining integration paths and fostering collaboration across Flight Research and Joby. As an agile, and cohesive team, we value initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work across a broad range of disciplines to sustain program momentum.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Lead the design, development, and execution of embedded flight software and compute solutions for new aircraft and autonomy applications.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship for a small, multi-disciplinary team (embedded, electrical, avionics).</li> <li>Drive critical software trade studies, architecture choices, and tool decisions.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (GNC, Flight Test, Aero, Hardware, Program, etc.) on milestone execution, vehicle bring-up, and integration.</li> <li>Contribute directly to the software architecture and codebase while supporting the team in delivering robust, reliable solutions.</li> <li>Design and drive development of embedded systems test frameworks including automated testing, hardware in the loop testing, and software in the loop testing.</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Proven ability to balance leadership, management, and direct technical contribution in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Strong background in real-time, safety-critical embedded software development.</li> <li>Experience developing and integrating fit-to-purpose compute solutions.</li> <li>Experience with hardened/real time linux platforms.</li> <li>Expert-level in C++, Python, and Git.</li> <li>Track record of bringing complex products to market.</li></ul><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Experience contributing to developer experience (DevX) workstreams, including CI/CD pipelines, and associated tooling to support a high-performing software team.</li> <li>Proven track record of leading agile software teams in robotics, ground vehicles, or aerospace applications in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Experience with the Bazel build system.</li> <li>Experience with Rust</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $171,600 - $228,800/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

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