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Joby Aviation

Flight Test Engineer

Hollister, CA · On-site

$107K - $174K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification ... procedures and practices * Other duties as assigned or required Required * Bachelor of Science ...

Sceye inc

Flight Test Engineer

Moriarty, NM · On-site

Test Design & Execution * Plan, execute, and document integrated ground and flight tests for Sceye's High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS). * Develop detailed test plans, procedures, test cards, and ...

Castelion

Flight Test Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

... design. Responsibilities * Develop, coordinate and execute test procedures and instrumentation/test setup diagrams for flight tests. * Support hardware integration of avionics, telemetry, propulsion ...

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Joby Aviation

Flight Test Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$107K - $174K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification ... procedures and practices * Other duties as assigned or required Required * Bachelor of Science ...

Stratolaunch

Flight Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

You will have an active leadership role in developing test plans and schedules, mission procedure ... You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to ...

Stratolaunch, LLC

Flight Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to ... Develop and document procedures covering all aspects of test mission execution for the integrated ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Test DER

Marina, CA · On-site

$222K - $286K/yr

Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback * Complete all ... Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Stratolaunch

Flight Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

You will have an active leadership role in developing test plans and schedules, mission procedure ... You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to ...

Stratolaunch

Flight Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to ... Develop and document procedures for expanded mission control room operations, to support air-launch ...

Icarus

Flight Operations Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight ... Background building RC or UAS aircraft (SAE Aero, Design Build Fly, or serious hobbyist). * FAA ...

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Joby Aviation

Flight Test DER

Marina, CA · On-site

$222K - $286K/yr

Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback * Complete all ... Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Joby Aviation

Flight Test DER

Marina, CA · On-site

$222K - $286K/yr

Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback * Complete all ... Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Icarus

Flight Operations Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight ... Background building RC or UAS aircraft (SAE Aero, Design Build Fly, or serious hobbyist). * FAA ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight procedure design in the United States is $28.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Joby Aviation

Hollister, CA • On-site

$107K - $174K/yr

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Job description

Joby Aviation Flight Test Engineer

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. The role involves planning and execution of both development and certification flight testing. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with system designers to develop test procedures, deal with frequently changing test scenarios, and lead/follow effectively. This role can be based at our Flight Test Headquarters at Marina, CA, or at our secondary flight test facility in Hollister, CA.

Responsibilities
  • Develop test programs to strategically expand the envelope and capabilities of our vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test
  • Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis
  • Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables
  • Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution
  • Works as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests
  • Reports on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations
  • Advises the flight test pilot of nature of the data to inform real time decisions affecting safety, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Develop expert level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test
  • Completes administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation
  • Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing
  • Develops flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
  • Other duties as assigned or required
Required
  • Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training
  • Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required
  • Read and speak English proficiently
  • At least 30% travel required
Desired
  • FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience
  • Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar
  • Civil aircraft certification experience including use of ARP 4754 processes for requirements and FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B for flight test
  • Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire
  • Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member
  • Familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26C
Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $107,400 - $174,000/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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.

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