Senior Flight Test Engineer

5 days ago

Marina, California, United States Joby Aviation Full time
Job Summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our flight test team, you will be responsible for developing and executing flight test plans, conducting flight test analysis, and collaborating with other engineering groups to ensure the safe and successful operation of our aircraft.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute flight test plans to expand the envelope and capabilities of our vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test.
  • Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, and act as a crewmember during test execution.
  • 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, monitoring data in real-time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
  • Report on completed tests, including any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
  • Advise the flight test pilot on the 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
  • A minimum of 8 years 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.
  • Ability 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

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