Currently tracking 2 active AI roles, down 66% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $134k–$249k (avg $190k).
Joby Aviation currently has 9 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Detect And Avoid Lead, Flight Research Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Flight Test Lead (Advanced Development), Senior AI Engineer, Senior Autonomy Data Infrastructure and Analytics Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Joby Aviation's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (67%), evaluation (11%), post-training (11%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Joby Aviation is hiring AI talent in: United States (9 roles).
Job postings at Joby Aviation most frequently mention: Object Detection, Autonomous Driving, Testing Practices, Perception, Machine Learning.
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer role focused on scaling up aircraft production lines, developing processes, tools, and implementing new manufacturing technologies. Collaborates with design, tooling, and partners to improve assembly rates and manufacturability. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Integration Assembly Technician Joby Aviation is seeking Aircraft Integration Assembly Technicians to assemble parts, components, harnesses, avionics, interiors, landing gear, and systems into the final aircraft. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings, familiarity with aircraft systems, and hands-on experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assemblies. The position involves quality assurance, mentoring, and working independently in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Final Integration – Team Leader, Assembly Joby Aviation is seeking a leader for their Final Integration and Assembly team to oversee the assembly of electric aircraft systems. This role involves managing shop-floor operations, training staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and coordinating with other teams to meet production goals. The position requires experience in mechanical build, assembly, troubleshooting, and familiarity with aircraft systems, with a focus on process improvement and safety. | — | 0 |
| System Test Software Lead Joby Aviation is seeking a System Test Software Engineering Lead to guide a team developing and sustaining Test Enabling Software (TES) for aircraft verification, validation, and certification. The role involves people management, technical leadership, and ensuring the delivery of critical test data, with a focus on automation and integration of hardware and software for safety of flight clearance. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer at Joby Aviation, responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement for vehicle electrical and mechanical systems. Requires B.S. in Engineering with 8+ years of experience, CAD proficiency, and hands-on electrical or mechanical experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Equipment Engineer Senior Equipment Engineer role focused on designing, building, and maintaining custom industrial automation equipment, including electrical/PLC, robotics, and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include diagnostics, root cause analysis, training, preventative maintenance leadership, and equipment reliability projects. Requires 7+ years of experience, CAD proficiency, and hands-on machine shop skills. | — | 0 |
| Production Technician II/III Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Technician II/III to build flight-critical components for their VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include adhering to safety procedures, building aircraft parts, assembling data in MES, learning and applying skills through OTJ training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a High School diploma, minimum 2 years of manufacturing/production experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Lead for their Powertrain & Electronics factory. This role involves leading and growing a team of technicians and engineers, ensuring the production of powertrain and electronic components, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production/operations leadership, preferably in electric vehicle manufacturing, and a strong understanding of manufacturing fundamentals. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain and Electronics Joby Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of Electronic Assemblies, Pilot Inceptors, Environmental Control Systems, and the Charge Port Assembly. The role involves developing manufacturing processes, assembly fixturing, tooling, and equipment, optimizing production line layouts, authoring work instructions, and driving continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles. Requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, fixture design, and hands-on manufacturing environments. | — | 0 |
| Flight Test Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to develop detailed flight test plans, execute testing, and analyze flight test data for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft. The role involves planning and execution of development and certification flight testing, working with system designers, and ensuring the safety and proper conduct of flight tests. | — | 0 |
| Flight Research Navigation Software Engineer Joby Aviation's Flight Research team seeks a Navigation Software Engineer to develop autonomous aircraft navigation systems. The role involves state estimation, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion (radar, vision) for experimental aircraft. Responsibilities include developing C++ flight software, implementing fusion algorithms, building simulation tools, and collaborating with other engineering teams. | — | 0 |
| CNC Prototype Machinist Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced CNC Prototype Machinist to join their subtractive prototyping team. The role involves setting up, operating, and programming CNC machines to create complex aircraft components, fixtures, and tooling. Responsibilities include determining machining strategies, evaluating tools, managing multiple projects, collaborating with engineers and technicians, and performing quality inspections. The position requires a HS Diploma or GED, 2+ years of CNC programming, and 1+ years of machining experience, with proficiency in G-code editing and common shop measuring tools. | — | 0 |
| Chief Pilot - Autonomy Commercial Operations Lead the operational introduction of remotely piloted aircraft within a Part 135 framework, establishing policies, procedures, and manuals for safety and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Requires traditional aviation expertise blended with vision for new technologies. | — | 0 |
| Airplane Maintenance Mechanic Joby Aviation is seeking experienced Airplane Maintenance Mechanics to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and component replacements on General Aviation aircraft. The role involves hands-on work, documentation, and coordination of maintenance operations in support of aircraft operations and FAA certification. | — | 0 |
| Actuators Design Engineer (open to senior/staff) Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated individual to join their airframe and actuators team. This individual will be responsible for the design and certification of flight critical electro-mechanical actuators. This role will involve management of existing requirements and drafting new requirements, conceptual and detailed CAD design, drawing creation, hardware selection and procurement, and drafting of documentation for certification. This role will also require support in the manufacturing of prototype and production flyaway actuators, component and system testing, data analysis, and implementing design changes driven by learnings from test and operation. | — | 0 |
| Test Engineer - System Electronics Joby Aviation is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute tests for airborne system electronics in their VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include creating test plans, analyzing data, diagnosing failures, and collaborating with engineering and certification teams to meet FAA requirements. The role requires experience with hardware modification, environmental tests (mechanical/EME), and instrumentation. | — | 0 |
| NPI Program Manager, Aircraft Joby Aviation is seeking an NPI Program Manager to coordinate the introduction of new aircraft into production. This role involves managing engineering definition, manufacturing sequencing, material readiness, and checkout/inspection processes to ensure flight-ready prototypes are delivered. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing, production, or program management, with a strong understanding of vehicle assembly processes and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams. | — | 0 |
| Systems Test Engineer (Evening Shift) Joby Aviation is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to perform systems level testing in their Integrated Test Labs. This role involves writing and executing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring aircraft meet safety and performance standards for FAA certification. The position requires experience in lab environments, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Intern, Modeling and Simulation Analysis Joby Aviation is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join their Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) team. The intern will focus on simulation test cases for IFPCS CDR and performance reports, learning about aircraft control systems and dynamic behavior. This role requires a current university engineering student with strong analytical skills, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python, and a willingness to learn aerospace equipment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Recruiting Manager Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Recruiting Manager to lead and scale their talent acquisition efforts. This role involves managing a team of recruiters, optimizing recruiting processes and technology, and partnering with hiring managers to attract talent for their air taxi service. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience with recruiting systems, with a preference for candidates who have experience with AI in talent acquisition. | — | 0 |
| Senior Flight Research Software Project Engineer Senior Software Project Engineer to drive technical execution across software and autonomy development for novel aircraft. Role involves working across multiple workstreams, prioritizing high-value work, and delivering software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones in an agile, fly-by-wire aircraft environment. | — | 0 |
| Quality Engineering Technician - Dimensional Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to perform inspections on complex parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet engineering specifications and tolerances. This role involves using 3D measurement devices, creating measurement programs, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve dimensional issues. The ideal candidate has experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, and quality control, with a strong understanding of GD&T. | — | 0 |
| Materials Program Manager - (Contract) Materials Program Manager responsible for creating and overseeing build schedules, managing manufacturing operations, cost, schedule, and deliverables during New Product Introduction (NPI), Ramp, and Sustaining Phases. This role involves managing supply requirements, optimizing inventory, working with suppliers, and supporting material changes. The position is a temporary/contract role for 4-6 months. | — | 0 |
| Quality Control Sr. Manager Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Quality Control Manager to oversee quality control across all manufacturing facilities, driving inspection strategy, operational execution, and regulatory compliance as they scale aircraft production. This role requires leadership experience in complex manufacturing or aviation environments and a strong understanding of inspection processes. | — | 0 |
| Flight Test Mechanic Joby Aviation is seeking a Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance professional with experimental and R&D aircraft experience to support new and novel aircraft flight test programs. This role involves hands-on execution of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and ground operations to ensure the airworthiness and safety of their experimental fleet. Responsibilities include performing complex maintenance, conducting inspections, removing/replacing components, participating in ATPs, and maintaining logs. The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, and the ability to interpret technical documents. Travel is required. | — | 0 |
| Electromechanical Technician Joby Aviation is seeking an electro-mechanical technician to join their powertrain team to build flight-critical components for their VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include working with engineering to develop and build hardware, assembling components, developing assembly methods, troubleshooting, and testing electromechanical assemblies. Requires experience as an NPI technician, soldering, harness fabrication, working with high voltage systems, and mechanical craftsmanship. Desired skills include understanding electronic components, reading schematics, and using basic electrical test equipment. | — | 0 |
| Production Supervisor Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Supervisor for their powertrain and electronics team to lead the production of electronics for their VTOL electric aircraft. The role involves building and leading a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and quantity goals are met, and working cross-functionally with various engineering and operational teams. Responsibilities include setting objectives, ensuring process adherence, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement efforts. | — | 0 |
| Flight Research Software Project Engineer Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is seeking a Software Project Engineer to drive technical execution for their software and autonomy development portfolio, focusing on flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, and test infrastructure for novel aircraft. The role involves managing integrated software execution plans, translating high-level objectives into actionable engineering work, coordinating across multiple teams, and ensuring software deliverables are aligned with flight test campaigns and program milestones. | — | 0 |
| Composites Engineer, Methods and Allowables Joby Aviation is seeking a Composites Engineer (Methods and Allowables) to develop and validate structural analysis methods and standards for aircraft components. The role involves creating tools for analysis, executing test plans to validate these tools and generate design values, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. Proficiency in programming/scripting languages and technical documentation is required. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer, System Electronics Mechanical Engineer, System Electronics at Joby Aviation, responsible for designing pilot inceptors, air data probe, and computer assemblies, as well as next-generation perception suites for future aircraft autonomy. The role involves owning designs from concept to certification, including prototyping, analysis (mass, stress, thermal), troubleshooting, and ensuring safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Requires collaboration across disciplines and clear communication of design risks and data. | — | 0 |
| Facilities Maintenance Technician Joby Aviation is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support their operational readiness in Dayton, OH. This role is responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.), troubleshooting issues, supporting production and workplace operations, and ensuring facilities are safe and functional. The technician will partner with various teams and external vendors, maintain documentation, and respond to emergencies. The role requires 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance and a working knowledge of building systems and safety regulations. | — | 0 |
| Commercial Operations Pilot Project Manager Joby Aviation is seeking a pilot and project manager to join their commercial operations team, focusing on flying for their certificated 14 CFR Part 135 entity and driving the development, planning, and execution of air taxi operations in domestic and international markets. The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and tactical execution, including drafting operational manuals and coordinating cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include acting as a Part 135 line pilot, learning eVTOL systems, supporting flight demonstrations, collaborating with various Joby teams, representing the air-taxi concept, and driving objectives for launch. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, FAA Commercial pilot certificate with specific flight hour requirements, a current medical certificate, an impeccable safety record, demonstrated project leadership, and strong communication skills. | — | 0 |
| Battery Module Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing equipment design and process development of aircraft battery modules, scaling projects from prototype to low-volume production. | — | 0 |
| EPU Manufacturing Engineer Intern Joby Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team. The intern will focus on implementing and improving manufacturing equipment and processes for the company's aircraft powertrain, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include developing and refining manufacturing processes, creating work instructions, participating in root-cause analysis for build issues, and collaborating with technicians and engineers. | — | 0 |
| Acoustics Intern This role involves performing aircraft noise predictions and community noise assessments using acoustic propagation software. Responsibilities include conducting acoustic simulations, analyzing noise sources, developing software frameworks for acoustic evaluation, and documenting acoustic impacts. The role requires a graduate student in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with experience in computational aeroacoustics and sound propagation modeling, as well as proficiency in MATLAB and Python. | — | 0 |
| Sr/Staff Wiring Systems Design Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a senior engineer with a focus in Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) to design flight critical wire harness assemblies and electromechanical interconnection systems, and create test plans for their qualification and validation. The role requires experience with aerospace design standards and CAD proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Quality Inspector, Electronics/PCBA Inspector Joby Aviation is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector, Electronics/PCBA Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of Electronic Assemblies for VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include visual and dimensional inspection, operating 3D AOI machines, ensuring compliance with drawings and standards (IPC-610), using precision instruments, documenting nonconformances, and conducting first article inspections. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Motor Manufacturing Engineer Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrain through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, working closely with cross-functional teams. Focus on manufacturing scale-up, mechanical & electrical fundamentals, equipment and quality systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Flight Research Flight Test Engineer Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is seeking a Flight Test Flight Engineer to support advanced development efforts, primarily focusing on the autonomy portfolio for aircraft. The role involves flight test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for complex vehicles and systems, with a focus on autonomy, perception, and planning systems. | — | 0 |
| Senior Test Technician - Charging Systems Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Test Technician for their Charging Systems team. The role involves supporting testing of external charging systems for aircraft, including environmental, mechanical, and electrical tests. Responsibilities include setting up and executing tests, building custom test jigs, assisting with assembly of components, installing instrumentation, and building wiring harnesses. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-power, high-voltage charging systems, hydronic systems, and battery safety. Experience with testing and certification standards, CAN/Ethernet protocols, and Linux command-line tools are desired. | — | 0 |
| Senior Industrial Designer Senior Industrial Designer for an air taxi company, focusing on the aesthetic and functional design of aircraft interiors and exteriors, balancing passenger experience with certification requirements. Requires expertise in 3D modeling, CMF strategy, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. | — | 0 |
| Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead Joby Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to oversee the high-rate production of their Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) Inverter. This hands-on role involves owning the manufacturing line from equipment setup to process scaling, working with internal teams and external partners, and mentoring a direct team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly with power electronics or complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and a proven track record of taking products from concept to high-rate production. | — | 0 |
| Flight Research Senior Systems Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, integration, and life-cycle success of autonomy and avionics systems, working closely with Software, Hardware, and GNC teams. The role involves requirements management, development, certification, and ensuring compliance with federal airworthiness regulations, requiring a strong understanding of aircraft systems and industry-specific certification processes. | — | 0 |
| Fabricator Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Fabricator to join their subtractive prototyping team. The role involves making fixtures and jigs for testing, R&D, and production using precision welding tables, collaborating with engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include operating welding equipment, shop tools, manual mills/lathes, CNC press brakes, reading prints, and collaborating on technical manufacturing problems. Requires 1+ years of relevant industry experience and 2+ years of MIG/TIG welding experience. | — | 0 |
| Electro-Mechanical Test Technician (Powertrain & Electronics Testing) Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join their Testing team as an Electro-Mechanical Test Technician. This role involves supporting the development of flight-critical components and systems for VTOL electric aircraft by assembling, maintaining, and operating test rigs, installing instrumentation, building wiring harnesses, and executing validation and reliability tests. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer Intern Joby Aviation is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, validation, and test development of their electric air taxi. The intern will work on board design, system integration, validation testing, and test setup creation, gaining hands-on experience with electronics. | — | 0 |
| Chef Chef responsible for overseeing culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, staff management, and inventory control, ensuring high-quality meals and adherence to safety standards. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Integration Assembly Technician Joby Aviation is seeking talented mechanics, technicians, and fabricators for their Final Integration and Assembly team. This role involves assembling aircraft parts, components, and systems for final aircraft preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation or automotive mechanical systems, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a strong understanding of production processes and quality assurance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to scale their manufacturing workforce during a pivotal stage of innovation and growth. This temporary role involves full-cycle recruitment for technical manufacturing positions, collaborating with hiring managers, and ensuring a data-driven process. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical recruiting, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for talent acquisition. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test Automation Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software for automating electronics manufacturing tests in an aerospace production environment. The role involves managing a Python monorepo of microservices for test execution, HIL integrations, and CI/release tooling, as well as driving technical strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include building and supporting test stations, designing test software and HIL infrastructure, maintaining database schemas and ELT pipelines, and delivering full-stack applications. Requires a university degree in CS, CE, or EE with 7+ years of experience, expertise in Python (asyncio), experience with electronics test equipment, networking protocols, and software development for production test equipment in manufacturing. Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools is also required. | — | 0 |