Flight Control Systems Engineer

Company OverviewImagine an air taxi that takes-off vertically and quietly, carries you and your fellow passengers across the city streets below, bringing you to the people and places you want to spend time with via the uncongested electric sky. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in the urban environment. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.OverviewAs a Flight Control Systems Engineer, you will be implementing and improving the flight control algorithm, running simulations and analysis to validate control law design, drafting tests to verify system level behavior in labs and on-aircraft. You will work alongside the system test team to debug and verify system performance and failure handling. You will help certification engineers draft and manage requirements and review test cases and procedures. You will work with the modeling team to create simulations and analysis frameworks for collecting and presenting critical design data. You will collaborate with the Aircraft, Safety, Avionics, Loads, Performance, and Rotor Dynamics teams to identify deficiencies and refine the aircraft design. You will work with test pilots to define desirable handling and flying characteristics, participate in mission planning, scenario simulations, and provide in-person support during envelope expansion flight testing. You will work with software engineers to ensure relevant tests are run and relevant artifacts are produced, stored, and linked.ResponsibilitiesSimulation and analysis of aircraft responsesDevelopment and implementation of flight control featuresData review from flight test and other testing platformsTest case authorshipTool development and continuous integration improvementRequirement authorship and managementAuthorship and management of artifacts used for compliance-showingRequiredB.S. + 3 years of experience, or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related fieldKnowledge in classical controls, modern state-space controls, and numerical optimizationKnowledge in multi-body dynamics, aerodynamics, and electrical powertrainKnowledge in digital signal processing and real-time embedded systemsProficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and PythonProficiency with continuous integration pipelines, virtual environments, and Linux operating systemsDesiredPassion about flying machinesCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $115,200 - $198,200/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 InformationJoby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job SummaryID: 2026-5372Category: Flight PhysicsType: Regular Full-Time