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.
Currently tracking 2 active AI roles, down 66% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $134k–$249k (avg $190k).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Battery Module Senior Manufacturing Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of manufacturing equipment for battery modules. This role involves scaling projects from prototype to low-volume production, working closely with cross-functional teams, and owning the design of new tools, equipment, and processes. The position requires strong mechanical, process, and industrial engineering fundamentals. | — | 0 |
| Autonomy Systems Architect Joby Aviation is seeking an Autonomy Systems Architect to own the systems architecture for autonomy systems powering their aircraft. This role involves designing roadmaps, developing Concepts of Operations, and evaluating life-cycle costs, requiring a strong understanding of aircraft systems, system development, and certification processes. | — | 0 |
| Autoclave Operator- All shifts Operates and monitors autoclave equipment for curing composite materials in an aerospace manufacturing setting. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Stress Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a stress engineer with 1-2 years of experience to analyze aircraft structures, develop load cases, and prepare certification documents. Responsibilities include design trades, FEA, composite optimization, supporting design reviews, and overseeing structural tests. Requires a B.S. in engineering, strong FEA skills, and understanding of aircraft structural behavior. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Technician Airframe Assembly Technician responsible for performing repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly operations on structural assemblies and subassemblies, working from diagrams and drawings, using hand and power tools, and performing quality inspections. The role also involves completing documentation as required by internal quality processes and FAA guidelines. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in scaling their high-volume aircraft production line. The role involves developing and implementing processes, tools, and ideas to transition from producing several aircraft per year to hundreds. This includes seeking out and implementing new manufacturing technologies, collaborating with tooling and design teams, authoring work instructions, and managing project schedules. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Inspector III (Day Shift) Joby Aviation is seeking an Airframe Assembly Inspector III to perform quality inspections on aircraft structures and assemblies, ensuring conformity to specifications and regulatory requirements. This role involves analyzing processes, documenting work, and collaborating with teams to maintain airworthiness standards, with a focus on composite parts and bonded structures. The position requires adherence to FAA and OSHA regulations. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Inspector III The Airframe Assembly Inspector III at Joby Aviation is responsible for performing detailed inspections on structural assemblies and subassemblies in an aircraft manufacturing environment. This role ensures conformity to specifications, adherence to FAA-approved procedures, and quality control throughout the production process. The inspector will also assist in process analysis and support new inspectors. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Inspector I (2nd Shift) Joby Aviation is seeking an Airframe Assembly Inspector I for their 2nd shift in Marina, CA. This role involves performing quality inspections on structural assemblies and subassemblies, ensuring conformity to specifications, and completing required documentation. The inspector will work from diagrams, blueprints, and FAA-approved procedures, and will observe and audit assembly processes in real-time. The position requires a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, familiarity with composite parts, and knowledge of production processes and quality control. | — | 0 |
| Airframe Assembly Inspector I Joby Aviation is seeking an Airframe Assembly Inspector I to perform quality inspections on structural assemblies and subassemblies for their aircraft. This role involves analyzing processes, ensuring conformity to specifications, completing documentation according to FAA guidelines, and observing assembly teams in real-time. The inspector will review work for final certification of airworthiness and identify any rework needed. | — | 0 |
| Airframe & Actuators - Test Engineer (Actuators/Mechanical Systems) Joby Aviation is seeking a Test Engineer to perform validation and verification testing of flight-critical components and sub-systems for VTOL electric aircraft. The role involves creating test setups, developing test plans, analyzing data, and providing feedback for hardware optimization. Experience with electromechanical/robotics, LabView, Diadem/MATLAB, and CAD is required. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Painter- Experienced Aircraft Painter with 3-5 years of experience in paint application, surface preparation, and masking for aircraft interiors. Requires ability to work with minimal supervision, handle various paints and finishes, and adhere to safety and regulatory requirements. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager Joby Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager to develop and lead their maintenance training programs, including a hands-on assembly component and a public-facing certification program. The role involves designing training, creating instructional materials, leading teams, and collaborating with subject matter experts to prepare future aviation maintainers for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Systems Program Manager Joby Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Systems Program Manager to administer, optimize, and manage the maintenance software system, supporting workflows, data integrity, reporting, and continuous improvement. This role involves managing software platforms, vendor performance, APIs, and process creation for users, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. | — | 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 involves reading engineering drawings, interpreting work instructions, and ensuring high-quality assembly work within strong quality assurance processes. Experience in aviation, automotive, or R&D mechanical systems is required, with a focus on hands-on assembly and mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Inspection Supervisor Supervise a team of Quality Aircraft Inspectors, ensuring adherence to company schedules and quality standards in a manufacturing environment, preferably aviation. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Final Integration Manufacturing Engineering Lead Joby Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Final Integration Manufacturing Engineering Lead to guide the final stages of aircraft assembly. This role involves leading a cross-functional team, developing manufacturing processes for powertrain and electronic systems, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery. The lead will also manage the department's operational budget and support the standardization of manufacturing work instructions. | — | 0 |
| Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a simulation software engineer with expertise in aircraft flight dynamics and scientific computing to design and implement multi-fidelity flight dynamics models for novel aircraft. The role involves developing simulation software and dynamic models for autonomy developments and R&D efforts, applying numerical methods to solve estimation, simulation, and control problems, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Experience with modern C++ and Python is required, along with a strong understanding of modeling techniques. | — | 0 |
| AFP Technician - All Shifts Joby Aviation is seeking an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Lamination Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain AFP robots for fabricating R&D and production parts. The role involves hands-on experience with composite materials, process monitoring, routine maintenance, and quality inspections, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams. Comprehensive training will be provided. | — | 0 |
| Stock Plan Administration Lead Lead stock plan administration for a company, overseeing global equity programs, managing a team, ensuring compliance with SEC and tax regulations, and partnering with finance and legal departments. Requires experience in equity compensation vehicles, SEC reporting, audits, and SOX compliance. | — | 0 |
| AFP Supervisor Supervises a team operating Automatic Fiber Placement (AFP) machines in a manufacturing environment, focusing on quality, safety, and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing schedules, maintenance, material handling, workflow compliance, resource allocation, and team development. Requires leadership, technical experience in composite manufacturing/AFP, and understanding of manufacturing systems and safety protocols. | — | 0 |
| Staff Systems Engineer, Human Factors Staff Systems Engineer, Human Factors at Joby Aviation. This role focuses on the human factors aspects of aircraft design, certification, and integration. The engineer will be the internal SME and external point of contact for regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and establishing design philosophies. Requires extensive experience in aviation human factors and FAA certification. | — | 0 |
| Additive Manufacturing Operator - All Shifts Operator for additive manufacturing equipment (LPBF printers, powder processing, post-processing) in an industrial setting. Involves machine setup, operation, maintenance, and quality control following standard operating procedures. | — | 0 |
| Staff Flight Test Engineer Staff Flight Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, a company developing piloted air taxis. The role involves leading flight test programs, developing test plans, executing tests, and analyzing data for experimental aircraft. Requires extensive flight test experience and collaboration with system designers and flight crews. Focus is on ensuring aircraft safety and compliance through rigorous testing. | — | 0 |
| Additive Design Engineer Entry-level additive design engineer to design, optimize, and validate components for additive manufacturing processes, working across teams to translate concepts to physical embodiments for prototyping and production. | — | 0 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer - System Test Staff Electrical Engineer at Joby Aviation, focusing on designing hardware for testing flight-critical systems of VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include electrical schematic generation, configuration control, developing safety interlocks, and collaborating on integrated systems. Requires a strong background in electrical design for industrial equipment and CAD proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Sr/Staff Electrical Controls Engineer Seeking a Senior/Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead the electrical engineering design and development of manufacturing test equipment for aircraft powertrain and electronic systems. Responsibilities include circuit design, sensor integration, PLC programming (TwinCAT), and architecting data acquisition systems. Requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals and experience with test equipment development. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Water Jet Technician Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Water Jet Technician to operate, program, and maintain waterjet machinery for cutting parts for fixtures, jigs, test articles, and flight components. The role involves working with various raw materials, performing manual and CNC post-machining operations, interpreting technical drawings and GD&T, and collaborating with engineering and fabrication teams in a rapid prototyping environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Technical Recruiter Sr. Technical Recruiter for Joby Aviation's Powertrain & Electronics division, focusing on roles in Embedded Software, Motor Control, Battery Management Systems, and Power Electronics within the EV, AV, Automotive, or Aerospace sectors. Requires 7+ years of recruiting experience, with 3+ years in software recruiting for these specific domains. | — | 0 |
| Sr. CNC Prototype Machinist - 2nd shift Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced CNC Prototype Machinist to join their subtractive prototyping team. The role involves setting up, operating, programming, and creating fixtures, jigs, test articles, and flight components. This position requires collaboration with engineers and technicians, handling the entire CNC operation process for various materials, and working in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastics Joby Aviation is seeking a Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastics to lead the industrialization phase for complex plastic and polymer components. This role involves driving DFM/DFI, troubleshooting supplier molding lines, and managing supplier quality processes from development to mass production. The engineer will provide leadership for NPI, facilitate technical communication, and ensure suppliers meet performance, delivery, and reliability expectations. | — | 0 |
| Sr. 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, creating fixtures, jigs, test articles, and flight components. Responsibilities include managing the entire CNC operation process, collaborating with engineers and technicians, and ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics This role focuses on supplier industrialization for electronic components, ensuring high-quality parts are delivered for production. Responsibilities include leading industrialization for PCBA designs, driving DFM/DFT reviews, troubleshooting supplier manufacturing processes and test stations, managing supplier quality, and leading New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers. The role requires a deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and leadership abilities. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Material Cutting Technician - All shifts Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Senior Material Cutting Technician to perform material cutting operations for aircraft production. Responsibilities include managing raw materials, using cutting machines and software, sorting and kitting materials, and supporting the layup team. The role also involves training and mentoring junior technicians. Requires 4+ years of CNC/material cutting machine operation, Catia/CPD software experience, and manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace. | — | 0 |
| Sr. CNC Programmer - 2nd shift Joby Aviation is seeking a Sr. CNC Programmer for their R&D Machine Shop. The role involves developing, implementing, and training CNC programming processes for 3, 5-axis, and Lathe machines, primarily using Fusion360. Responsibilities include prototype machining, optimizing machining processes, selecting tooling, performing quality control inspections, and collaborating with engineering and machinist teams. Experience with Haas and Fanuc controllers, GD&T, and various machining techniques is required. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Autoclave Operator- All shifts Seeking an experienced Senior Autoclave Operator Technician to operate and monitor autoclave equipment for curing composite materials. Responsibilities include machine operations, setting up process parameters, monitoring curing cycles, and training/mentoring other technicians. Requires 4+ years of experience in heated cure cycle operations and curing composite materials, with a strong understanding of PLC systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr. AFP Technician - All Shifts This role involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) robots for composite layup operations in aircraft manufacturing. The Senior AFP Layup Technician will also train and mentor other technicians, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with engineers to improve processes. Experience with AFP machines or 5 Axis CNC Router Machines is required, along with the ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments. | — | 0 |
| Sr. / Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Metals and Mechanical Systems Joby Aviation is seeking a Sr. / Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer specializing in Metals and Mechanical Systems. This role involves ensuring suppliers can meet rigorous aerospace standards for quality, scale, and performance by optimizing production lines and driving industrialization of components. Responsibilities include leading industrialization, conducting process deep-dives, managing continuous materials, developing suppliers, collaborating cross-functionally, managing quality, and reviewing tooling/equipment. Requires 8+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing/supplier quality engineering in high-stakes industries, with deep technical expertise in metals manufacturing and GD&T. | — | 0 |
| Sr Hand Lay up Technician - All Shifts Seeking an experienced Senior Hand Layup Technician to perform composite layup operations, train other technicians, and lead complex part builds in an aerospace manufacturing environment. | — | 0 |
| Sr CNC Machine Operator- All Shifts Joby Aviation is seeking a Sr CNC Machine Operator to join their manufacturing team. This role involves operating 5-axis CNC routers for composite aircraft parts, providing feedback on machining processes, and training other technicians. The position requires hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Engineer - Systems Test Software Development Engineer focused on developing and maintaining test software, scripts, and infrastructure using National Instruments (NI) software (LabVIEW, VeriStand) and hardware, along with Python scripting for test automation. The role involves working with various engineering teams to support test sites and ensure efficient test processes for aircraft systems. | — | 0 |
| Simulation Software Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer with expertise in aircraft flight dynamics and scientific computing to develop simulation software and dynamic models for novel aircraft. The role involves creating multi-agent fleet simulation infrastructure, multi-fidelity flight dynamics models, and modular physics components using C++ and Python. Responsibilities include contributing to offline and real-time simulation frameworks, applying numerical methods for estimation and control, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires an advanced degree or industry experience, strong understanding of differential equation solving, reduced-order modeling, and proficiency in C++ and Python. | — | 0 |
| Senior/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. The role requires experience with aerospace design standards and CAD proficiency. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly and installation of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include manufacturing process development, production support, tooling design, and disposition of non-conforming parts. Requires a B.S. in engineering or equivalent experience, 8+ years in a similar role, CAD proficiency, and familiarity with manufacturing systems and GD&T. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Thermal Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior/Staff Thermal Engineer to join their Powertrain team. The role involves developing and validating thermal models for the Joby S4 aircraft, focusing on system optimization and performance. Responsibilities include determining modeling complexity, building and validating models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive solutions. Requires 5+ years of industry experience, a post-graduate degree, and expertise in lumped-parameter thermal network models and CFD analysis toolkits. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Test Engineer (Energy Storage and Distribution Systems) Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior/Staff Test Engineer to join their Testing team, focusing on Energy Storage and Distribution Systems for VTOL electric aircraft. The role involves performing various performance, reliability, and environmental tests on flight-critical components, aiding in lab integration, analyzing test data, and developing FAA Certification test plans. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, experience with high-voltage systems, and strong data handling skills. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Propeller Design Engineer Senior/Staff Propeller Design Engineer at Joby Aviation, focusing on the design, development, and certification of advanced propeller systems for next-generation aircraft. Requires 5+ years of experience in propeller or rotor systems and proficiency in 3D design software. Experience with CAE software and FAA certification requirements is desired. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff RF Systems Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior/Staff RF Systems Engineer to join their radio team. This role involves analyzing and improving radio systems performance for both traditional avionics and flight test telemetry systems. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and validating RF/antenna systems, ensuring coexistence of critical radio systems, analyzing flight test data using tools like Grafana and Databricks, performing antenna engineering with Ansys HFSS, and troubleshooting hardware. The role requires hands-on involvement, including testing at remote sites, and mentorship of team members. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with 8+ years in RF/radio systems is required, along with team lead/manager/mentor experience. Experience with various communication systems (UHF, microwave, SatCom, LTE, VHF, GNSS, ILS, Radar Altimeter) and antenna design is crucial. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior/Staff Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and ramp-up of aircraft powertrains. This role involves implementing manufacturing equipment and processes, working with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in safety, quality, and throughput from prototype to volume production. | — | 0 |
| Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot Joby Flight Research is seeking a Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, primarily for the Cessna Caravan program. The role involves pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing, supporting engineering development activities, creating test plans, conducting data analysis, and providing feedback for system improvements, with an emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration. | — | 0 |