waypointjobs

Joby Aviation

Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test Automation

san carlos, CA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

Availability awaiting confirmation

We are waiting for a fresh update from the source. This page preserves the last received job details; current availability is not confirmed.

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby is looking for a software engineer with experience in electronics manufacturing and software development. Ideal candidates would contain both strong Python skills, electronics test equipment experience, and a firm understanding of the software/hardware interface.

As a Senior Software Engineer for Test Infrastructure, you will develop software that enables the automation of electronics manufacturing tests in an aerospace production environment. You will manage a Python monorepo of microservices that spans test-execution services, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integrations, and CI/release tooling. Beyond code, you are expected to drive technical strategy and cross-team collaboration, turning ambiguous test requirements into a deterministic, automated reality.

Location: San Carlos, CA. Please note that working remote will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Build unique new test stations while providing high-tier support for existing stations, ensuring the production line remains deterministic and FAA-compliant.

Design and maintain Python test software and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) infrastructure that gates the production and certification of Joby’s avionics systems.

Drive cross-functional discussions with software, hardware, and manufacturing engineers to translate complex manual acceptance procedures into reliable, fully automated software.

Maintain database schemas and ELT pipelines to store mission-critical test results for downstream aerospace analytics.

Full-Stack delivery of efficient UIs and robust backend services within an Agile/Sprint environment, deploying via CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, Routing) to design robust communication paths between test stations and aircraft hardware, ensuring low-latency and reliable data transport.

Build async Python services and hand-rolled drivers to interface with test equipment via a deep stack of protocols, including gRPC, WebSockets, Modbus TCP, and SCPI/VISA.

Required

University degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering and 7+ years full time industry experience. An advanced degree and 5+ year of practical experience will also be considered.

Experience operating electronics test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition devices).

Experience with networking, Modbus, I2C, and SCPI/VISA protocols and writing drivers for electronics test equipment.

Expertise in Python, specifically with asyncio for high-concurrency hardware control and an exposure to other languages such as: C++, C, Go, SQL.

Demonstrable experience in software development for production test equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Experience designing and implementing test strategies to assess the reliability of automation frameworks and libraries.

Mature understanding of Continuous Integration, Continuous Development (CI/CD) and DevOps tools.

Ability to work closely with the software development team, and teams in other domains, gathering requirements and feedback.

Desired

Experience building full-stack applications, including efficient web-based UIs and robust backend services using FastAPI and SQL.

Positive attitude and self-motivated work ethic with an openness to feedback.

Ability to work effectively as a team member in a geographically distributed team.

Willingness to be flexible and learn new technologies.

Ability to adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the team, promoting high engineering standards through constructive code reviews and a collaborative, teaching-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus equity, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $145,300 - $201,200 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

san carlos, CA, 94071, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Joint Activities

USAJOBS

IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Fort Meade, MD

$131,841.00 – $180,186.00 per yearfull time

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Emp…

Closes 2026-10-13View job

Naval Sea Systems Command

USAJOBS

SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Naval Support Facility, Arlington, VA

$143,913.00 – $197,200.00 per yearfull time

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Int…

Closes 2026-10-13View job

Department of Energy Headquarters

USAJOBS

IT Specialist (System Administration/System Analysis)

Albuquerque, NM · Oak Ridge, TN

$106,437.00 – $139,871.00 per yearfull time

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Inspector General is currently looking for a IT Specialist (System Administration/System Analysis) in t…

Closes 2026-10-13View job

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

USAJOBS

Supervisory IT Specialist

Hines, IL · Philadelphia, PA · 1 more locations

$109,428.00 – $143,062.00 per yearfull time

Deliver secure and high availability infrastructure solutions supporting VA's mission. Serve as an operational service provider of foundational c…

Closes 2026-10-12View job

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

USAJOBS

IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Robins AFB, GA

$89,508.00 – $116,362.00 per yearfull time

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose …

Closes 2026-10-12View job

Air Education and Training Command

USAJOBS

SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Maxwell AFB, AL

$106,437.00 – $138,370.00 per yearfull time

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose …

Closes 2026-10-14View job