Software Integration Engineer at Joby Aviation, Santa Cruz, CA
Software Integration Engineer at Joby Aviation in Santa Cruz, CA. Full-time. $95,700 to $150,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
Job Locations
US-CA-Santa Cruz | US-CA-Concord
ID
2026-5189
Category
Software Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Company Overview
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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled software integration engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and testing of cutting-edge flight automation systems. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results.
Responsibilities
- Own the bring-up, integration, and checkout of GNC and flight automation software on test aircraft
- Develop, review, and execute flight test cards targeting GNC performance characterization, stability margins, guidance accuracy, and autonomy feature validation
- Triage flight test squawks related to GNC and flight software; drive root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes with discipline engineers
- Support flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration management processes
- Develop and maintain test frameworks and processes for software and systems
- Develop automated testing frameworks and simulation tools to validate flight automation behaviors
- Contribute to flight controls and mission management software development (C++) as needed to support the test campaign
- Develop and maintain analysis tools and scripts (Python) for pre-flight prediction, real-time monitoring, and post-flight evaluation
- Contribute to simulation validation by correlating sim predictions with flight data and identifying model improvements
- Develop, debug, integrate, and optimize embedded software across hardware and software boundaries
Required
- 2+ years work experience and a bachelor's degree
- Experience working close to hardware and debugging in integrated environments
- Experience working with real-time or safety-critical software systems
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including networking, fault tolerance, and system design
- Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies across different problem domains
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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.
Desired
- Aerospace related work experience.
- Experience in a flight test program
- Experience with mission management, robotics, or autonomous systems (path planning, contingency management, decision-making).
- Familiarity with the Bazel build system.
- Experience with messaging frameworks for distributed systems.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $95,700 - $150,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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.
Additional Information
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.