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Flight Test Lead - Advanced Development

Joby Aviation is seeking a strategic leader for its Advanced Development team in an unspecified location. This role will spearhead flight test activities for autonomy programs, focusing on planning, execution, and analysis to advance technological capabilities. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of integrated aircraft systems and their alignment with company objectives, particularly in the context of formal system verification alongside ongoing development.

About the Role

The Flight Test Lead will manage and guide flight test operations for autonomy programs. This includes developing strategies for testing, overseeing test execution, and analyzing results to inform the development of autonomous flight systems. The role involves close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to address complex issues and manage the implications of advanced technologies on the company's autonomous flight systems.

Requirements

• Strategic leadership in flight test activities for autonomy programs.
• Responsibility for planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests.
• Deep understanding of integrated aircraft systems.
• Experience in shifting toward formal methods of system verification.
• Stakeholder engagement across multiple disciplines.
• Problem-solving for advanced issues related to autonomous flight systems.