Cross-functional integration and bridge-building: Serve as the essential integrator across aircraft development, payload development, systems engineering, aircraft and platform integration, flight test, and commercial/business development. This requires enough technical fluency to hold credible conversations with deep technical teams, flight test teams, and external technology partners - while keeping program outcomes central to decision-making
Operate without a playbook: Operate at the forefront of a category that doesn't have an established playbook. Scope, prioritize, and problem-solve complex challenges with cross-functional project teams from inception through testing and field introduction, with continuous, proactive management of program risk
Proactive risk management: Identify and assess risk across technology readiness, work scope, manufacturing readiness, partner dependencies, and resource allocation. Run structured trade-off analyses to inform strategic decisions, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and keep teams aligned across all phases and stakeholder groups
Coordinate external technical partnerships: Support engagements with technology suppliers, partners, and customers - translating between partner requirements and internal development plans, and ensuring commitments on both sides are tracked and met
Build processes and program structures for scale: Champion the development of scalable processes and adaptable program roadmaps designed to accommodate a rapid pace of innovation and commercialization
Partner with the Business Team: Serve as the source of truth on program timelines for commercial and government engagements - informing what the business can commit to, by when, and at what confidence level
Required
4+ years of technical program management experience
3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in an aerospace & defense program
Proven program management experience in advanced technology development - ideally space, aviation, autonomy, or related industries
Strong ability to manage scope, uncertainty, and complexity - with a record of delivering programs where success wasn't guaranteed
Solid technical literacy in one or more areas: embedded systems, autonomy/AI, controls, sensing technologies, aerospace systems, wireless communications / RF systems
Experience with vertical integration, supply chain and manufacturing management
Exceptional communication skills: able to engage executive leadership, deep technical teams, and external partners with equal fluency
Demonstrated ability to drive decision-making across stakeholders with diverse priorities
High-ownership mindset: proactive, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Desired
Experience bringing complex hardware/software products through development, integration, and external partnerships
Advanced degree preferred, but not required
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,600 - $219,300/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
