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Software Development Engineer - Systems Test

Joby Aviation

$113,700 - $186,800
Aug 18, 2025
Santa Cruz, CA, US
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Joby is looking to develop and launch an electric air taxi service, and this role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of their aircraft through rigorous testing. The Systems Test team needs a Software Development Engineer to create and maintain software for test assets, enabling efficient and automated testing processes to meet certification and operational milestones.

Requirements

  • Expertise in developing Hardware In the Loop (HIL), simulation-based testing and/or integration tests of Hardware/Software.
  • Fluent in developing LabVIEW VIs for data collection, automation, control, and real-time.
  • Fluent in using VeriStand Software.
  • Proficient with Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu) and scripting (Python) for test support, automation or data processing.
  • Experience with Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems and Sensors
  • Experience with LabVIEW workflows, releases, git and SW team management.
  • Experience with LabVIEW Runtime, Realtime, and FPGA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop test software infrastructure and tools to make the test process more efficient.
  • Develop instrumentation and controls hardware, test fixture GUI, LabView VIs and any other necessary tools to enable test execution and automation.
  • Work closely with Testing, Design, Software, Systems, Simulation and Certification, as well as with other supporting functions and IPTs to identify and scope out software requirements for the different test assets.
  • Execute tests with the team for integration of hardware, software and specialized test equipment necessary to conduct verification of mission profiles, emergency response, Safety of Flight clearance and requirements.
  • Create and maintain configuration control of the software under test and test equipment hardware & software, as well as calibration record.
  • Analyze test data and generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams and optimize designs.

Other

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in test engineering.
  • This role will operate in a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment with very high expectations for individual contribution.
  • This position demands the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasking based on requirements and track/manage many different (yet similar) integration efforts at once.
  • Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.