NewAEW flight Test Engineer DCS CorporationAEW flight Test EngineerRidgecrest, CA$84,137–$90,000 / yearAirborne Electronic Warfare (AEW) Flight Test Engineer supporting the F/A-18 & EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to support Flight Test and Fleet support for AEA and/or EW sub-systems integration efforts as required. Report systems performance in official Navy Test and Evaluation reports, such as Daily Test Summaries, Naval Message Report, DT/OT Transition report, Summary Report, RTR, Deficiency Report.
NewPrincipal Flight Software Engineer JobotPrincipal Flight Software EngineerEl Segundo, CA$175,000–$200,000 / yearYou will play a pivotal role in shaping software strategy across spacecraft platforms including LEO, MEO, GEO, and responsive space architectures, working closely with systems, avionics, GNC, mission operations, and cybersecurity teams. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Flight Test Engineer V JT4 LLCFlight Test Engineer VEdwards AFB, California$135,000–$180,000 / yearA Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience are required for this position. Works closely with Test Pilots in all stages of test execution: test planning, design reviews, test plan working groups, test plan technical and safety planning, test cards, test execution, and post-test reporting as required.
NewEmbedded Software Engineer JobotEmbedded Software EngineerEl Segundo, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. We are a growing company of dedicated professionals committed to ushering in a new era of flight where fatalities approach zero, piloting any aircraft becomes simple and safe, and the sky becomes accessible to all.
NewSupplier Quality Engineer JobotSupplier Quality EngineerStockton, CA$70,000–$115,000 / yearJob Details: You'll own supplier quality for purchased products and services that feed flight hardware programs, partnering closely with Purchasing and Program Engineering to develop suppliers, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
NewPrincipal Mechanical Engineer JobotPrincipal Mechanical EngineerSan Jose, CA$200,000–$260,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Founded by industry veterans from leading aerospace and satellite organizations, the company has rapidly grown into a team of over 200 engineers, scientists, and innovators focused on building next-generation space infrastructure.
NewSenior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites JobotSenior Manufacturing Engineer - CompositesSanta Ana, CA$150,000–$180,000 / yearJob Details: You'll own the design, development, and optimization of advanced composite manufacturing processes for flight-critical aerospace hardware — leading process definition and control across multiple fabrication methods and serving as the primary interface between engineering, operations, quality, and customers. Founded over 50 years ago and based in Southern California, we are a Tier 1 aerospace and defense supplier of flight-critical, highly-engineered components and complex assemblies for military and space applications.
Reliability Engineer Marvin Test Solutions, Inc.Reliability EngineerIrvine, CA$98,000–$130,000 / yearFull timeYou'll have the chance to put your skills to the test, qualifying military products and ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable operation in harsh environments such as airborne, vehicle, and flight line. We work with some of the biggest names in commercial and military electronic systems, providing a fast-paced and innovative work environment where the work is never boring.
Reliability Engineer – MB2023 Marvin Test SolutionsReliability Engineer – MB2023Irvine, CAYou'll have the chance to put your skills to the test, qualifying military products and ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable operation in harsh environments such as airborne, vehicle, and flight line. Responsibilities: Ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable operation in harsh environments such as airborne, vehicle, and flight line.
DTP-N System Engineer DCS CorporationDTP-N System EngineerRidgecrest, CA$96,757–$120,000 / yearp>As Distributed Targeting Processor -Networked (DTP-N) Systems Engineer supporting the F/A-18 and EA-18G Integrated Product Team (IPT) the incumbent will be required to support requirements analysis, acquisition, test, and Fleet support for DTP-N and other CNI / AVMS efforts as required. Program Office, Technical Program Office (TPO), NAVAIR, Boeing, NGC, etc.) on matters related to Weapons integration, project planning, scheduling, document preparation, engineering assessments and integration planning.
Performance & Flying Qualities - Engineer JT4 LLCPerformance & Flying Qualities - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearThe candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.
Mission Planner - Engineer JT4 LLCMission Planner - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. Experience with the following planning software: Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software.
Navigation - Engineer JT4 LLCNavigation - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearCandidates will also provide coordination (ground test to flight test) for all projects and assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines (avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signatures). Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.
Subsystems - Engineer JT4 LLCSubsystems - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearThe candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.
JSSA Systems Engineer DCS CorporationJSSA Systems EngineerRidgecrest, CA$70,310–$75,000 / yearConduct requirements development, contribute to design reviews, develop and execute system evaluation test procedures for laboratory and flight integration events, characterize and document anomaly reports, troubleshoot and verify system and sub-system anomalies, perform system data analysis using MUX 1553 raw data and video data, log and document integration activities throughout the aircraft life cycle block upgrades. Support airborne systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support integration efforts, respond to inquiries from the fleet operators, and support fleet introductions of new and modified systems.
JSSA Software Engineer DCS CorporationJSSA Software EngineerRidgecrest, CA$73,160–$95,500 / yearKnowledge in avionics computer systems (embedded software development), Team Software Process (TSP), Configuration Management (CM), Capability Maturity Model (CMM/CMMI) are a plus. Provide software engineering/programming services to the T-45 JSSA Integrated Product Team (IPT) program at NAWCWD China Lake.
Senior Kinetics DE/CD Engineer LeidosSenior Kinetics DE/CD EngineerSan Diego, CA$131,300–$237,350Leidos’ Defense Systems Kinetics Business Area is seeking a Senior Digital Engineering and Computational Dynamics Engineer to join our team as part of the Strategic High-speed Advanced Development Organization. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
Engineer III - Structures JT4 LLCEngineer III - StructuresEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$135,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Engineer V - JSE Edwards JT4 LLCEngineer V - JSE EdwardsEdwards AFB, California$150,000–$175,000 / yearA Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience are required for this position. Ability to develop, execute, and report on classified test events focused on verification and validation of system requirement, integrated model capabilities, and data architectures to determine that the digital battlespace environment properly represents virtualized open air engagements.
Radar Fusion - Engineer JT4 LLCRadar Fusion - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.
NewEngineer III JT4 LLCEngineer IIIEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$140,000 / yearREQUIREMENTS- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERENCE - The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.
Structures - Engineer JT4 LLCStructures - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Autonomy - Engineer JT4 LLCAutonomy - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearDevelop test plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and testing of complex test Navigation, Defense Aviation Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms, Command & Control, Automation, Flight Controls, Guidance Navigation & Control, and Inertial Navigation Systems, Global Navigation Satellite System Integration, and Navigation Error Modeling. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.
Human Systems Integration - Engineer JT4 LLCHuman Systems Integration - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. Candidates will perform a variety of engineering tasks in the field of aerospace human systems integration (HSI) in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems.
NewReliability and Maintainability - Engineer JT4 LLCReliability and Maintainability - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearSome jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.
Propulsions - Engineer JT4 LLCPropulsions - EngineerEdwards AFB, California$110,000–$185,000 / yearResponsibilities will include providing technical input to test planning efforts, developing and/or modifying data analysis tools, defining engine test instrumentation requirements, supporting test execution, including control room support, performing post-flight data analysis, and assisting with technical reporting. Support the Director of Propulsion Safety and Technical Review (DoPSTR), Joint Propulsion Council meetings and special topic IPTs, assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines (avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signature) for PI T&E.
C130 Flight Engineer Amentum Services IncC130 Flight EngineerMcClellan, CAThe Flight Engineer participates in aerial firefighting missions, Functional Check Flights (FCF), Maintenance Check Flights (MCF), and Acceptance Check Flights (ACF). Other duties include but are not limited to: attend annual the C-130 Air Tanker Flight Engineer training program, participate in aircraft ferry missions (both intrastate and interstate) as directed.
Senior/Staff Flight Research Flight Test Engineer Joby Aviation IncSenior/Staff Flight Research Flight Test EngineerConcord, CA$167,900–$245,000 / yearPerform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis. Develops flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Senior/Staff Flight Research Flight Test Engineer Joby AviationSenior/Staff Flight Research Flight Test EngineerConcord, California$167,900–$245,000 / yearFull timePerform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis. Responsibilities: Work closely with discipline engineers, test pilots, maintenance, and leadership to establish and execute flight test programs of complex vehicles and systems.
Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer (5222C), Space Sciences Laboratory - #83690 University of CaliforniaSenior Flight Dynamics Engineer (5222C), Space Sciences Laboratory - #83690Berkeley, CA$150,000–$165,000 / yearSB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
Flight Test Engineer Mach IndustriesFlight Test EngineerHuntington Beach, CaliforniaConduct/lead team through testing workflow, including test planning preparations, readiness reviews, dry runs, day of test, and post-test reviews. Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.
Lead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration Technologies CorpLead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearAs a Lead Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of SpaceX flight systems. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Senior Flight Reliability Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Flight Reliability EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Evaluate mission and vehicle risks throughout development, integration, test, and flight operations; drive mitigation strategies across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Lead Flight Software Engineer, Special Programs Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Lead Flight Software Engineer, Special ProgramsRedondo Beach, CA$150,000–$200,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Proven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, upper stages, OTVs, responsive spacecraft, or other high-performance aerospace systems.
Flight Software Engineer Mach IndustriesFlight Software EngineerHuntington Beach, CaliforniaStrong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing (degree not strictly required; demonstrated skills and experience take precedence). Hands-on experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating environments, including low-level hardware interactions, device drivers, and complex embedded software architectures.
NewEmbedded Flight Software Engineer (Rust) UmbraEmbedded Flight Software Engineer (Rust)Santa Barbara, CA$135,000–$165,000Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware, avionics, and payloads, as well as the flight software, firmware and digital design solutions to support the entire hardware stack. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.
Software Engineer, Flight Software Engineer Mach IndustriesSoftware Engineer, Flight Software EngineerHuntington Beach, CAStrong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing (degree not strictly required; demonstrated skills and experience take precedence). Hands-on experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating environments, including low-level hardware interactions, device drivers, and complex embedded software architectures.
Software Engineer, Flight Software C++ Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, Flight Software C++ StarshieldHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute.
Sr. Software Engineer Flight Reliability Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Software Engineer Flight ReliabilityHawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearThe Flight Reliability software team creates mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Software Engineer Flight Reliability Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer Flight ReliabilityHawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearThe Flight Reliability software team creates mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Software Engineer I/II, Flight Software Heart AerospaceSoftware Engineer I/II, Flight SoftwareLos Angeles, CaliforniaYou will interface with other engineers to develop and understand requirements, architect and writing high quality code, build tests and test infrastructure, documentation, and provide support through the software lifecycle. At Heart Aerospace we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Flight Software Heart AerospaceSenior/Staff Software Engineer, Flight SoftwareLos Angeles, CaliforniaWork with interdisciplinary teams to scope, design and build next generation hybrid electric aircraft capabilities, including engine controllers, battery management systems, flight control actuators, flight control systems and aircraft data networks. You will interface with other engineers to develop and understand requirements, architect and writing high quality code, build tests and test infrastructure, documentation, and provide support through the software lifecycle.
Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Flight Mechanisms Heart AerospaceSenior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Flight MechanismsLos Angeles, CaliforniaAt Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Proven capability to take designs from concept through to analysis and production, working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Senior Flight Research Software Project Engineer Joby Aviation IncSenior Flight Research Software Project EngineerSanta Cruz, CA$167,900–$245,000 / yearYou will work across multiple concurrent workstreams, including flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, ground control station software, and test infrastructure to help the team prioritize the highest-value work and deliver software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones. You will partner closely with engineering, flight test and program leads to translate high-level objectives into technically grounded execution plans, maintain clarity around dependencies and risks, and keep the team focused on what matters most.
Flight Research Software Project Engineer Joby Aviation IncFlight Research Software Project EngineerSanta Cruz, CA$136,100–$152,000 / yearYou will work across multiple concurrent workstreams, including flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, ground control station software, and test infrastructure to help the team prioritize the highest-value work and deliver software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones. You will partner closely with engineering, flight test and program leads to translate high-level objectives into technically grounded execution plans, maintain clarity around dependencies and risks, and keep the team focused on what matters most.
Flight Research Navigation Software Engineer Joby Aviation IncFlight Research Navigation Software EngineerSanta Cruz, CA$97,600–$152,000 / yearWe are a small, close-knit and agile team; the engineer will work closely with perception, controls, and autonomy engineers to develop state estimation and navigation capabilities that connect perception systems to flight control and mission management. The engineer will be expected to deliver high-quality flight software, act with agency, and be capable of picking up a wide variety of tasks spanning research prototyping, production flight software, and analysis tooling.
Flight Research Navigation Software Engineer Joby AviationFlight Research Navigation Software EngineerSanta Cruz, California$97,600–$152,000 / yearFull timeWe are a small, close-knit and agile team; the engineer will work closely with perception, controls, and autonomy engineers to develop state estimation and navigation capabilities that connect perception systems to flight control and mission management. The engineer will be expected to deliver high-quality flight software, act with agency, and be capable of picking up a wide variety of tasks spanning research prototyping, production flight software, and analysis tooling.
Senior Flight Research Software Project Engineer Joby AviationSenior Flight Research Software Project EngineerSanta Cruz, California$167,900–$245,000 / yearFull timeYou will work across multiple concurrent workstreams, including flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, ground control station software, and test infrastructure to help the team prioritize the highest-value work and deliver software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones. You will partner closely with engineering, flight test and program leads to translate high-level objectives into technically grounded execution plans, maintain clarity around dependencies and risks, and keep the team focused on what matters most.
Flight Research Software Project Engineer Joby AviationFlight Research Software Project EngineerSanta Cruz, California$136,100–$152,000 / yearFull timeYou will work across multiple concurrent workstreams, including flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, ground control station software, and test infrastructure to help the team prioritize the highest-value work and deliver software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones. You will partner closely with engineering, flight test and program leads to translate high-level objectives into technically grounded execution plans, maintain clarity around dependencies and risks, and keep the team focused on what matters most.
Flight Test Engineer Empirical Systems AerospaceFlight Test EngineerSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaEmpirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community.