Drive the maturation path end to end: system requirements validation → software/feature development → verification approach and execution, including continuous improvements
Translate system-level roadmaps into integrated program schedules, keeping them tightly synchronized with overall aircraft program and operational milestones
Continuously iterate the plan as new technical information, test results, or issues surface
Pull in the right engineering, verification, and airworthiness stakeholders at the right time to keep cross-team development and verification efforts converging toward aircraft-level outcomes
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience
Working technical literacy sufficient to understand system requirements, software/verification concepts, and engineering trade-offs to translate them for cross-functional and leadership audiences
Demonstrated experience scoping ambiguous, high-risk technical work into structured plans and actionable execution roadmaps
Proven track record managing schedules, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple engineering teams, including identifying constraints and recommending recovery options when plans slip
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build trust across teams and keep cross-functional partners aligned under time pressure
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong bias toward driving execution forward
Desired
Prior experience in flight controls, propulsion, avionics, embedded software, or safety-critical/regulated system development
Experience with verification processes (requirements-based testing, DO-178C/DO-254-style environments, or equivalent)
Familiarity with project/program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence) and AI-native tools
Experience running structured retrospectives or continuous-improvement processes on technical programs
Experience as an engineer transitioning into program management with demonstrated informal program leadership (e.g., driving cross-team schedules or owning roadmaps)
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $149,500 - $192,000/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
